Disclosure Day Cast & Characters

Complete guide to the actors and characters in Steven Spielberg's 2026 UFO movie

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Emily Blunt LEAD

as Kansas City Weather Woman

A local TV meteorologist who becomes humanity's first point of contact with extraterrestrial visitors. In the trailer's most striking scene, she speaks in an alien voice—clicking sounds and otherworldly tones that suggest she's been chosen as a vessel for alien communication.

Known for: A Quiet Place, Oppenheimer, Edge of Tomorrow, The Devil Wears Prada
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Josh O'Connor LEAD

as Ethan Hale, Journalist

A journalist investigating the truth about extraterrestrial contact. He delivers the cryptic "seven billion" line that has sparked countless fan theories. O'Connor described the film as "like old-school Spielberg."

Known for: The Crown (Prince Charles), Challengers, La Chimera, God's Own Country
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Colin Firth

as Director Harold Kane

A high-ranking intelligence official whose true loyalties remain unclear. Early footage suggests his character may have prior knowledge of extraterrestrial contact, and fan theories speculate he may not be entirely human himself.

Known for: The King's Speech, Kingsman, A Single Man, Pride and Prejudice
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Colman Domingo

as General Raymond Pierce

A military leader tasked with coordinating Earth's response to first contact. Domingo reportedly cried when first reading the script, suggesting his character has a powerful emotional arc in the film.

Known for: Rustin, Euphoria, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fear the Walking Dead
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Eve Hewson

as Dr. Maya Chen

Sarah Chen's sister, a xenobiologist who provides scientific expertise as humanity attempts to understand the visitors. Her relationship with her sister becomes strained as Sarah's transformation progresses.

Known for: Bad Sisters, Behind Her Eyes, The Knick, Robin Hood
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Wyatt Russell

as Captain Jake Morrison

A military pilot who has a close encounter during a reconnaissance mission. His testimony becomes crucial evidence in the disclosure debate.

Known for: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Overlord, Lodge 49, Black Mirror

Behind the Camera

  • Director: Steven Spielberg
  • Screenplay: David Koepp (Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, Indiana Jones)
  • Composer: John Williams
  • Studio: Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment
  • Producers: Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the Disclosure Day cast?
The main cast includes Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell. Steven Spielberg directs from a screenplay by David Koepp.
Who does Emily Blunt play in Disclosure Day?
Emily Blunt plays a Kansas City weather woman who becomes the first human to make contact with extraterrestrial visitors. In the trailer, she speaks in an alien voice, becoming a vessel for alien communication.
What is Josh O'Connor's role in Disclosure Day?
Josh O'Connor plays Ethan Hale, a journalist who works to uncover the truth about alien contact. He delivers the film's famous "seven billion" line.
Is John Williams composing the music for Disclosure Day?
Yes, legendary composer John Williams is scoring Disclosure Day, continuing his decades-long collaboration with Steven Spielberg on films including E.T., Close Encounters, and Jurassic Park.
Who wrote the Disclosure Day screenplay?
David Koepp wrote the screenplay. Koepp previously collaborated with Spielberg on Jurassic Park, The Lost World, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

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