By Luke Goodsell

ABC Arts

Topic: Science Fiction Movies

Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:30 am

Emily Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild in Disclosure Day.

Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind changed how we think about aliens.

Fast facts about Disclosure Day

A whistleblower and a meteorologist try to reveal the truth about aliens.

The movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth.

Steven Spielberg directed the film.

You can see it in theaters now.

It might make you feel like believing in something bigger.

In 1982, Spielberg made E.T., a movie about a kind alien.

Now, it's hard to imagine people noticing a UFO with all the misinformation around.

Spielberg's new movie, Disclosure Day, tries to change this.

Disclosure Day is Spielberg's happy return to sci-fi.

How can you surprise people when anything is possible and nothing is real?

Disclosure Day is a fun and exciting movie that brings back Spielberg's sense of wonder.

The film starts with a funny scene that grabs your attention.

Daniel Kellner is a whistleblower who wants to reveal the truth.

Noah Scanlon is a secret agent trying to stop Daniel.

Margaret Fairchild starts acting strangely, speaking in different languages.

Emily Blunt is great in this scene and deserves an award.

The story happens during a time of global conflict and confusion.

Spielberg and the writer, David Koepp, are trying to distract us from the real issues.

The movie is about looking up and noticing the world around us.

Spielberg wants to remind us to be kind and empathetic.

The film is not just about action, but about feeling and connection.

There's a great scene where the characters use their minds to move things.

The movie has a lot of energy and excitement.

Spielberg returns to his sense of wonder and magic.

The film is about family, love, and the power of imagination.

There's a scene where memories are recreated, and it's very moving.

Spielberg believes in the people who have seen aliens and been ignored.

The movie's message is simple but powerful: empathy is key.

Disclosure Day might not be surprising, but it's still a great film.

The spectacle is the message, and it's a beautiful one.

Some people might think the ending is too simple, but it's sincere.

This movie is for people who believe in something bigger than themselves.

Disclosure Day is now in theaters.

Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:30 am

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