Why Disclosure Day Matters
Disclosure Day marks Spielberg's first film since The Fabelmans (2022) and his return to the UFO genre that defined his early career. Unlike previous adaptations, this is entirely his own story — a 40-50 page treatment he wrote himself before collaborating with David Koepp on the screenplay.
"I don't believe we're alone in the universe. I think it's mathematically impossible that we are the only intelligent species in the cosmos."
— Steven Spielberg
Spielberg's UFO Obsession: 60 Years
1960s — The Beginning
Young Steven's father wakes him to watch the Perseid meteor shower in New Jersey. The experience sparks a lifelong fascination with the sky.
1977 — Close Encounters
At 30, Spielberg creates his opus on first contact. The five-note communication motif becomes iconic. The film earns 8 Oscar nominations.
1982 — E.T.
A more personal alien story about friendship and loss. Becomes the highest-grossing film of all time (at that point).
2005 — War of the Worlds
Spielberg's dark take on alien invasion, reflecting post-9/11 anxiety. $603M worldwide.
2026 — Disclosure Day
His definitive statement on UFOs, arriving during real-world UAP disclosure. What happens when the secret gets out?
UFO Filmography
The Pattern
Each Spielberg UFO film asks a different question:
- Close Encounters: "What if they want to talk?"
- E.T.: "What if one got left behind?"
- War of the Worlds: "What if they want to destroy us?"
- Disclosure Day: "What if everyone finds out the truth?"