Steven Spielberg Expresses Belief in Alien Visits as 'Disclosure Day' Premieres
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has stated his belief that aliens have visited Earth, a conviction he says inspired his latest film, "Disclosure Day." Unlike previous works such as "Close Encounters," Spielberg considers this new movie to be non-fiction, reflecting current developments and discoveries. The film's genesis was heavily influenced by the 2023 House Subcommittee hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) and testimony from whistleblower David Grusch, which the Pentagon subsequently denied. "Disclosure Day" marks Spielberg's first summer movie in a decade and is receiving positive early reviews.
Director Steven Spielberg has publicly stated his belief that aliens have indeed visited Earth. This assertion comes as his new film, "Disclosure Day," premieres, a project he regards as distinct from his earlier, more speculative science fiction works.
Spielberg, 79, considers "Disclosure Day" his first film labeled science fiction that he personally does not categorize as such. He describes it as "much more reflective of the world as it is evolving and discoveries that are being made as we speak."
His long-held interest in alien encounters was significantly reinforced by the 2023 House Subcommittee on National Security hearing concerning UAPs, or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. This hearing featured testimony from former Air Force intelligence officer David Grusch, who claimed the government had concealed a program investigating UAPs, a claim denied by the Pentagon.
These testimonies reportedly fueled Spielberg's commitment, leading him to produce a 50-page treatment for "Disclosure Day." During the writing process, he exchanged numerous notes with screenwriter Koepp, demonstrating an intense level of engagement with the project.
The Associated Press has described "Disclosure Day" as a "grand bookend for one of the most cosmically-minded moviemakers of our time." Rolling Stone also offered a summary of its plot, noting that it reflects a potential "mea culpa" regarding a past digital alteration in "E.T."
Spielberg also shared his optimism for the future of cinema, noting that audience attendance, while not at pre-COVID levels, is more robust than in previous years. He expressed faith in people's desire to share the communal experience of watching films in a theater, which encourages him to continue making movies.
According to Slashdot, the film is already being hailed as one of Spielberg's best in years.
