Movies - Disclosure Day : Steven Spielberg Returns to Science Fiction with a Monumental UFO Epic Set for 2026

By Mulder, 16 december 2025

After years of speculation and quiet industry buzz, Disclosure Day has officially emerged as the next major cinematic event from Steven Spielberg, marking his return to large-scale science fiction with an original story rooted in the most primal of human questions: what if we finally learned the truth that we are not alone? Produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by longtime collaborator David Koepp, the film immediately feels like a conscious echo of the filmmaker’s most defining works, from Close Encounters of the Third Kind to War of the Worlds, while positioning itself squarely in the present with a tone that leans toward inevitability rather than wonder. The synopsis alone, built around the idea that “people have a right to the truth” and that disclosure belongs to all of humanity, suggests a global, philosophical thriller rather than a simple alien-invasion spectacle, and that intention is reinforced by the creative team assembled behind the camera, with Janusz Kamiński returning as director of photography and legendary editor Michael Kahn once again shaping the rhythm of a Spielberg narrative alongside Sarah Broshar.

The cast of Disclosure Day is as deliberately curated as the concept itself, bringing together performers whose recent work bridges prestige drama and mainstream visibility, starting with Emily Blunt, confirmed in the lead role after early negotiations in mid-2024, fresh off acclaimed performances in Oppenheimer. She is joined by Josh O’Connor, whose role was reportedly offered without an audition, a testament to the confidence Steven Spielberg placed in his work following Challengers and The Crown. The ensemble is further elevated by Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, the latter continuing a remarkable run that includes Sing Sing and Rustin. Additional casting unfolded discreetly throughout late 2024, with Henry Lloyd-Hughes also joining the film without a formal audition process, reinforcing the sense that Disclosure Day was built on trust and long-term artistic alignment rather than traditional studio mechanics.

Production began on February 26, 2025, under the working title Non-View, with filming spread across New Jersey, Atlanta, New York City, Huntington, and later Jersey City and Cape May, grounding this cosmic story in distinctly American, everyday locations. Casting calls for background actors, including wrestling fans, diner patrons, hotel guests, and even North Korean soldiers, hinted early on at the film’s wide geopolitical scope and narrative ambition. David Koepp later confirmed that production wrapped in late May 2025 and revealed that Steven Spielberg had written the initial story treatment himself before expanding it collaboratively, a working method that recalls their earlier partnerships on Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, films that together generated more than $3 billion worldwide. Costume design duties were entrusted to Paul Tazewell, marking his second collaboration with Steven Spielberg after West Side Story, ensuring a grounded, human visual identity rather than overt genre flamboyance.

Perhaps the most emotionally resonant confirmation came in late 2025 with the announcement that John Williams would compose the score, marking his thirtieth collaboration with Steven Spielberg, a creative reunion that alone situates Disclosure Day as a major cinematic moment. The first public tease arrived through a striking billboard campaign featuring an upside-down eye embedded in the silhouette of a bird, accompanied by the chilling tagline “All Will Be Disclosed,” before the official title reveal and trailer release cemented the film’s identity. Distributed by Universal Pictures and produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger and Steven Spielberg under Amblin Entertainment, Disclosure Day is now set for release on June 12, 2026, including IMAX screenings, positioning it not just as a summer blockbuster, but as a cultural event designed to spark conversation, unease, and reflection long after the lights come up.

Synopsis : 
What if you found out we weren't alone? If we showed you, proved it to you, would it scare you? People have a right to the truth. It belongs to seven billion people. Every second brings us closer to the inevitable... Disclosure Day.

Disclosure Day
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by David Koepp
Story by Steven Spielberg
Produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg
Starring  Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo
Cinematography : Janusz Kamiński
Edited by Sarah Broshar, Michael Kahn
Music by John Williams
Production company : Amblin Entertainment
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date : June 12, 2026 (United States)