Disclosure Day is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, marking his return to the UFO and extraterrestrial genre after classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
The screenplay is written by David Koepp, based on an original story by Spielberg, and it reunites the director with frequent collaborators like composer John Williams (their 30th project together), cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, and editors Sarah Broshar and Michael Kahn.
Plot
The story revolves around the revelation of extraterrestrial life to humanity. Emily Blunt stars as a Kansas City weatherwoman who experiences a bizarre “alien brain scramble” during a live broadcast, becoming possessed or influenced by an otherworldly force.
The teaser hints at a world-changing secret: “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.”
Elements include crop circles, sentient cardinals (birds that seem unusually aware), herds of odd elk, creepy clicking voices, a passionate character pushing for disclosure of alien existence, and a scientist linked to a mind-melding machine.
Notably, the teaser avoids showing actual aliens or spaceships, building tension around the dilemma of whether to reveal the truth to the world.
The narrative evokes vibes from films like Signs and the series Three Body Problem, focusing on an eerie alien incursion and its psychological impact.
Genre
Science fiction thriller, with heavy emphasis on UFOs, aliens, and extraterrestrial themes.
Cast
- Emily Blunt as the Kansas City weatherwoman
- Josh O’Connor
- Colin Firth
- Eve Hewson
- Colman Domingo
- Wyatt Russell
- Elizabeth Marvel as a nun
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
- Michael Gaston
- Elliot Villar as Agent Diaz
- Tommy Martinez as Dave
- Patricia Conolly as Ruth
- Noah Robbins as Agent Munsey
- Chavo Guerrero Jr. as Referee
- Lance Archer
- Brian Cage
- Gabby Beans
The cast includes several wrestling stars from AEW (All Elite Wrestling), adding an unexpected action or crowd scene element.
Release Date
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on June 12, 2026, in the United States, including IMAX screenings.
Rumors and Fun Details
The project was developed in secrecy for over a year, fueling speculation about its UFO theme before the teaser dropped.
Online buzz includes theories that Blunt’s character might actually be an alien, based on her possessed-like behavior in the trailer.
Some discussions tie the film’s plot to real-world UFO disclosure rumors, with one post suggesting it could even influence a presidential announcement about extraterrestrial life.
Fun trivia: Filming took place under the working title “Non-View” starting February 26, 2025, in locations like New Jersey (including Cape May Seashore Lines railroad and Jersey City’s McGinley Square), Atlanta, New York City, and Huntington, wrapping in late May 2025.
Spielberg’s lifelong fascination with UFOs dates back to his childhood, including watching the Perseid meteor shower and directing his own early sci-fi short, Firelight, in 1964.
Actors like Josh O’Connor and Henry Lloyd-Hughes were offered roles without auditions, and casting calls sought extras for unique scenes like wrestling fans, diner patrons, hotel guests, and even “North Korean soldiers.”
A mysterious promotional billboard featuring an upside-down eye in a bird silhouette with the tagline “All Will Be Disclosed” appeared in various locations in December 2025.
The teaser trailer, released recently, has generated excitement for Spielberg’s 37th film, written by the same scribe behind Jurassic Park.
