How to Build a Better Boy is a 2014 American sci-fi teen romantic comedy film released as a Disney Channel Original Movie.

Mae has a crush on a jock named Jaden who she tutors and thinks that he is going to invite her to the Homecoming dance.

During a school football game, Gabby unsuccessfully tries to warn Mae about Albert being a robot soldier, but the two get into an argument.

Army soldiers led by McFee arrive at the game following an EMP-caused power outage caused by Black Sigma that short circuits Albert's wiring.

The Black Sigma members are captured by the army and Albert begins a global mission to fight danger.

Mae is upset, but she believes that Albert will still arrive for the homecoming dance, and James is surprised when he does.

Jaden tells Gabby and Bart that he originally intended to ask Mae to homecoming, but was not brave enough to do so.

Mae and Albert dance, but as he attempts to kiss her, she backs away and reveals that even though the moment is perfect, it does not feel right.

He points out that the army is here to retrieve him, and Mae fulfills his request to initiate his self-destruct after he tells her that it is what he wants.

Gabby, Mae, and the guests watch as Albert breaks out of the venue through the ceiling and is destroyed.

The August 15, 2014 premiere airing of How to Build a Better Boy on Disney Channel drew 4.6 million viewers.

[6] American singers China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund recorded the song "Something Real" from the movie.