Reviews Coming May 2026
Disclosure Day hasn't been released yet. Reviews will be aggregated here once the embargo lifts, typically 5-7 days before the theatrical release.
Review Embargo Lifts: ~Late May 2026Rotten Tomatoes
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What Critics Might Say
While we await official reviews, here's what early buzz and expectations suggest:
Critical Expectations
Very High
Reasons for High Expectations
- Spielberg's Track Record: His films consistently earn critical acclaim
- A-List Cast: Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo
- Timely Themes: UFO/UAP discourse makes alien contact feel relevant
- Return to Sci-Fi: Spielberg's alien films are beloved (E.T., Close Encounters)
- David Koepp Script: Veteran screenwriter with Spielberg experience
Potential Concerns
- Can it live up to Close Encounters/E.T. legacy?
- Summer blockbuster vs. prestige drama balance
- Managing expectations for a 78-year-old director's ambition
Spielberg Sci-Fi Films - Historical Reception
How Spielberg's previous alien/sci-fi films were received by critics:
| Film | Year | RT Score | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 1977 | 94% | 90 |
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 1982 | 98% | 92 |
| Jurassic Park | 1993 | 92% | 68 |
| A.I. Artificial Intelligence | 2001 | 75% | 65 |
| Minority Report | 2002 | 90% | 80 |
| War of the Worlds | 2005 | 75% | 73 |
| Ready Player One | 2018 | 72% | 64 |
| Disclosure Day | 2026 | TBD | TBD |
Early Buzz (Placeholder)
Once early screenings occur, reactions will be compiled here:
"Reviews will appear here when available..."
- Awaiting critic screenings"Check back after May 2026..."
- Awaiting festival reactionsWhere to Read Reviews
When reviews drop, find them at these trusted sources:
Review Aggregators
- Rotten Tomatoes - Tomatometer and Audience Score
- Metacritic - Weighted critic average
- IMDb - User ratings and reviews
- Letterboxd - Film community ratings
Major Publications
- Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline
- The New York Times, The Guardian, IndieWire
- Empire, Total Film, Entertainment Weekly
- RogerEbert.com, Collider, Screen Rant
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