In case you missed the news, Steven Spielberg is returning to the UFO genre with Disclosure Day, a new sci-fi thriller arriving at a time when extraterrestrial discussion has re-entered mainstream conversation. Positioned as a major event film to kick off the summer blockbuster season, the film marks Spielberg’s first return to alien-centered storytelling in years. Hitting theaters on Friday, June 12, 2026, curiosity has naturally gravitated towards Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, who lead the physical chase across present-day America.

Here’s everything you need to know heading into release day.

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What Is Disclosure Day?

Disclosure Day is an upcoming sci-fi thriller centered on the idea of extraterrestrial disclosure and global reaction to unidentified aerial phenomena. The official synopsis states: “As a massive government conspiracy unravels, a targeted whistleblower races against time to bring about the extraordinary event that will change human history forever: the day of ultimate alien disclosure.”

Cast

Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo lead the ensemble cast.

Release Info

Disclosure Day is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. The film has a reported runtime of approximately 145 minutes and is rated PG-13. An IMAX release has been confirmed alongside standard theatrical formats. Additionally, on June 12th at 8 p.m. ET, select IMAX theaters will host an exclusive IMAX Live event featuring a pre-show Q&A with director Steven Spielberg and star Emily Blunt. The attendees will be gifted a limited-edition, light-activated invisible mini-poster, according to NBC News.

Why It Matters

Disclosure Day marks Spielberg’s return to alien-focused storytelling, a genre he helped define with films such as E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Its release also comes during a period of renewed public interest in UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena, giving the film broader cultural relevance beyond typical sci-fi releases.

Disclosure Day hits theaters on June 12 and is shaping up as one of the most closely watched sci-fi releases of 2026. 

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