Adam Sandler may finally have a hit with 'Pixels' — watch the awesome trailer

Sony Pictures released the first trailer for its coming sci-fi comedy "Pixels." The movie stars Adam Sandler as a former video game champion who has to fight off an invasion of classic arcade characters like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong.

Directed by Chris Columbus ("Home Alone,""Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"), the movie is based on a 2010 short film by filmmaker Patrick Jean that you can watch here.

"Pixels" will be released July 24.

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