The first trailer for Cloverfield was released during the Super Bowl, revealing the film's title and nature.
Rob's friends throw him a farewell party at his apartment before he moves to Japan.
The group experiences initial tremors and witnesses a massive explosion in the city, signaling the beginning of the monster attack.
The massive creature emerges, causing destruction and attacking people in Manhattan.
Jason, Lily, and Hud try to reach Rob's apartment amidst the chaos to find Rob before escaping the city.
The group is attacked by smaller parasites spawned by the larger monster while trying to escape.
Rob sacrifices himself to save Beth after an encounter with the creature.
A military helicopter crashes, causing additional chaos and destruction in the city.
Hud is rescued by the military as the survivors try to flee the city.
