Production Timeline
2024
Development
Spielberg develops the story. David Koepp writes the screenplay based on Spielberg's original idea.
October 2025
John Williams Signs On
The legendary composer comes out of retirement for his 30th Spielberg collaboration.
February 26, 2025
Principal Photography Begins
Filming starts in New Jersey under the codename "Non-View".
February - May 2025
Filming
Production moves between New Jersey, Atlanta, New York City, and Huntington.
May 2025
Principal Photography Wraps
Main filming completes after approximately three months.
June 2025 - Present
Post-Production
Editing, VFX, score recording with John Williams, sound design, and color grading.
December 2025
Marketing Begins
Title revealed, teaser trailer released with Avatar: Fire and Ash.
June 12, 2026
Theatrical Release
Disclosure Day opens in theaters and IMAX worldwide.
Filming Locations
New Jersey
Primary location. Filming began here Feb 26.
Atlanta, Georgia
Studio work and additional scenes.
New York City
Urban sequences and exteriors.
Huntington
Additional location filming.
Key Crew
Director
Steven Spielberg
Writer
David Koepp
Producer
Kristie Macosko Krieger
Composer
John Williams
Cinematographer
Janusz Kamiński
Studio
Universal Pictures
Post-Production Status
As of January 2026, Disclosure Day is deep in post-production. Current work includes:
- Editing: Final cut assembly with Spielberg's long-time editing team
- Visual Effects: Alien sequences, broadcast hijacking effects, atmospheric work
- Score Recording: John Williams conducting sessions for the film's music
- Sound Design: Creating the otherworldly clicks and alien communication sounds
- Color Grading: Establishing the film's visual tone