Steven Spielberg is set to make a thrilling return to the realm of extraterrestrial storytelling with his upcoming film, “Disclosure Day,” which is reminiscent of his iconic works such as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “War of the Worlds.” Universal Pictures unveiled the film’s title through a teaser shared online on Tuesday, and it is slated for release on June 12, 2026. Fans can expect to catch a glimpse of the teaser ahead of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which premieres this December.
Hints about “Disclosure Day” first surfaced with the appearance of a striking billboard in Times Square this month, showcasing a bird accompanied by the eerie promise that “all will be disclosed.” The film boasts a stellar cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, brought to life with a script penned by David Koepp, who has collaborated with Spielberg on major hits such as “Jurassic Park” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” films that collectively grossed over $3 billion worldwide.
While details about the plot remain largely under wraps, the trailer suggests a narrative filled with apocalyptic visions. It features Blunt delivering a weather forecast disrupted by unsettling extraterrestrial sounds. Universal’s teaser poses a provocative question: “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.”
Known for his captivating cinematography, Spielberg collaborates once again with Janusz Kamiński, his long-time director of photography, to create stunning visuals that include dramatic flares and shadows. The narrative hints at themes involving birds, crop circles, and adrenaline-filled car chases, suggesting the birds may play a crucial symbolic role, perhaps as an homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic works.
The film is produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, a five-time Academy Award nominee known for her work on “The Fabelmans” and “West Side Story,” alongside Spielberg through Amblin Entertainment. Executive producers include Adam Somner and Chris Brigham. Spielberg’s recent film, “The Fabelmans,” received acclaim and was nominated for Best Picture.
With “Disclosure Day” set to hit theaters on June 12, 2026, anticipation is building for what promises to be a spectacular alien blockbuster, perfect to kick off the summer movie season. Fans and audiences alike look forward to a thrilling journey into the unknown, crafted by one of cinema’s most visionary directors.