HOW TO BUILD A BETTER BOY stars China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund as best friends Gabby and Mae, teen geniuses whose aptitude in the classroom makes them social pariahs outside of it. But, while Gabby relishes the distinction between herself and what she sees as her less-evolved peers, Mae secretly longs for the elusive popularity enjoyed by the likes of social queen Nevaeh (Ashley Argota), particularly if it means putting cute guys like Jaden (Noah Centino) within reach. In an effort to assuage her best friend's desires, Gabby hacks into Mae's father's computer system and creates a virtual boyfriend on what she thinks is his new video game creation, but trouble of epic proportion erupts when the imaginary Albert (Marshall Williams) comes to life and shows up at school, thrusting Mae into the spotlight and both girls into the middle of a national security threat.