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Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Trailer Hints at Alien Revelations
Filmmaking legend Steven Spielberg is gearing up for another close encounter, this time with his newly titled film, “Disclosure Day.” The much-anticipated first trailer, released on Tuesday, December 16, offers a cryptic glimpse into a world on the brink of discovering extraterrestrial life.
While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the trailer strongly suggests a narrative centered around the global unveiling of alien existence. It opens with a provocative question: “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?” This sets the stage for unsettling footage, including Emily Blunt’s character, seemingly a weather reporter, exhibiting strange, alien-like clicking sounds on live television.
Further adding to the intrigue, Josh O’Connor’s character declares, “people have a right to know the truth,” expressing his intent for “full disclosure, to the whole world, all at once.” He is later seen standing amidst what appears to be a crop circle, fueling speculation about his role in the impending revelations.
The studio has cryptically described “Disclosure Day” as a “new original event film” in the thriller genre, offering no official plot synopsis. The star-studded cast also includes Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson.
“Disclosure Day” marks Spielberg’s directorial return since his critically acclaimed, semi-autobiographical drama “The Fabelmans” in 2022. For months, speculation surrounding his next project has been rife, with whispers of a return to science fiction and UFO themes. The trailer and title reveal finally provide some concrete insight into what the acclaimed director has been meticulously crafting.
This film appears to signal a return to Spielberg’s roots in crowd-pleasing summer blockbusters, a genre he famously helped establish with “Jaws” in 1975 and honed with classics like “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” While Spielberg has recently focused on adult-oriented dramas such as “Bridge of Spies” and “The Post,” he did revisit sci-fi with 2018’s “Ready Player One.”
The subject of aliens is also a familiar territory for Spielberg, having explored it in iconic films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”
“The Fabelmans,” Spielberg’s most recent directorial effort, chronicled the story of an aspiring filmmaker uncovering a profound family secret, earning seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
“Disclosure Day” is slated to hit theaters on June 12, 2026, positioning it as a major contender in the height of the summer movie season.