Expected Runtime
While the official runtime for Disclosure Day hasn't been announced, we can estimate based on Spielberg's recent films and the genre:
Prediction: 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (130-150 minutes)
Spielberg UFO/Sci-Fi Runtimes
| Film | Year | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 1977 | 2h 18m (138 min) |
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 1982 | 1h 55m (115 min) |
| War of the Worlds | 2005 | 1h 56m (116 min) |
| Ready Player One | 2018 | 2h 20m (140 min) |
Recent Spielberg Films
| Film | Year | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| The Fabelmans | 2022 | 2h 31m (151 min) |
| West Side Story | 2021 | 2h 36m (156 min) |
| The Post | 2017 | 1h 56m (116 min) |
| Bridge of Spies | 2015 | 2h 22m (142 min) |
Why Runtime Matters
For theatrical planning:
- Under 2h 30m — More showtimes per day, better for box office
- IMAX factor — Premium formats favor longer experiences
- Story demands — First contact stories need time to breathe
This page will be updated when Universal officially announces the runtime.