Steven Spielberg Unveils Glimpses of 'Disclosure Day' Aliens at CinemaCon

The director shared new footage of his upcoming sci-fi thriller, which features mysterious extraterrestrial beings.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:51am

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of a delicate, glowing hand tenderly touching the face of a child, evoking the mysterious and otherworldly nature of the film's central alien encounters.A haunting, intimate glimpse of the extraterrestrial phenomena at the heart of Spielberg's latest sci-fi thriller.Kansas City Today

At CinemaCon, Steven Spielberg offered the first look at his new UFO thriller 'Disclosure Day,' including glimpses of what appear to be extraterrestrial beings. The footage showed a young cybersecurity expert named Daniel Kellner, played by Josh O'Connor, who can understand the clicking noises made by a weather anchor named Margaret, played by Emily Blunt. The two protagonists seem to have a connection to the alien phenomena, which also involves a young boy and girl. Spielberg teased that the marketing has not revealed anything from the film's climactic third act.

Why it matters

Spielberg's new sci-fi film 'Disclosure Day' is highly anticipated, as it promises to explore questions and themes first introduced in his classic 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind.' The director's rare writing credit on the project also adds to the intrigue, as he delves into the mysteries of alien contact and human connection.

The details

The new footage shown at CinemaCon provided more context about the film's plot, which centers on a young cybersecurity expert named Daniel Kellner (Josh O'Connor) and a weather anchor named Margaret (Emily Blunt) who seem to have a psychic connection to extraterrestrial beings. The preview included shots of mysterious hazmat-suited figures, as well as glimpses of small humanoid creatures that resemble the aliens from 'Close Encounters.' Spielberg emphasized that the marketing has not revealed anything from the film's climactic third act, in order to protect younger viewers from spoilers.

  • The footage was shown during Universal Pictures' panel at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Steven Spielberg

The acclaimed filmmaker who directed 'Disclosure Day' and is known for classics like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind.'

Josh O'Connor

The actor who plays the lead role of Daniel Kellner, a young cybersecurity expert, in 'Disclosure Day.'

Emily Blunt

The actress who plays the role of Margaret, a weather anchor, in 'Disclosure Day.'

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What they’re saying

“There are definitely questions posed by Close Encounters that are answered in Disclosure Day.”

— Emily Blunt

“They have photographic memories. They see one shot, and they sit in their seats and say, 'Okay, show me where that shot is gonna appear!'”

— Steven Spielberg

What’s next

Disclosure Day is set to be released in theaters on June 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller 'Disclosure Day' promises to build upon the themes and mysteries first explored in his classic 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' offering fans a deeper dive into the director's vision of human-alien interaction and connection.