Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, is already generating significant buzz, with early critics hailing it as a reminder of the auteur's unrivaled talent. Arriving in theaters on June 12, the movie stars Emily Blunt as a meteorologist who teams up with a whistleblower, played by Josh O'Connor, to uncover a government conspiracy that threatens to change human history forever. The cast also includes Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell.
Spielberg's Personal Connection
In the final trailer for the film, Spielberg reveals in a piece-to-camera: "I am much more inclined now than I was when I made Close Encounters to really believe that we are not the only intelligent civilization in the universe." He adds, "This is a story about us, all of us, up against the most extraordinary event in human history." The trailer shows Blunt and O'Connor being chased by a government agency, Domingo declaring that it's time for a "79-year cover-up of the truth to end," and an alien coming face-to-face with a young girl.
The Oscar-winning director continues: "When disclosure day actually happens, we are going to have to accept that we haven't been alone since the beginning of time. I used to say to myself, 'Wouldn't this be wonderful if all of this turned out to be true?' I'm now thinking, 'Wouldn't it be wonderful for people to know all of this is true?'"
Early Critical Acclaim
Within hours of the trailer's release, critics flooded social media with early plauditory reviews. Gizmodo's Germain Lussier said on X: "I loved Disclosure Day. A dense roller coaster ride blending chase film, love story, and mystery, all wrapped in sci-fi wonder." He labeled it "Spielberg's best film in 20 years."
Collider's editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub agreed: "In a shock to absolutely no one, Steven Spielberg has delivered another towering home run with Disclosure Day. I could go on and on about what I loved, but I was lucky enough to see the movie knowing almost nothing, and I strongly recommend you do the same. Stop watching the trailers." Weintraub singled out Blunt's "incredible" performance, saying: "I know big summer movies aren't usually the kinds of performances that get awards-season attention, but once people see what she does in this…"
IndieWire's Jim Hemphill similarly commended it as "top-tier Spielberg," adding: "Right from the opening, Spielberg lays down the gauntlet and reminds you that he does this stuff better than anybody in the history of film."
The Wrap's Drew Taylor admitted: "I can't remember the last time I loved a Spielberg movie as much as Disclosure Day." Praising it as "thrilling, funny, deeply emotional, and impeccably acted," he extolled Blunt's acting as "astounding." Taylor concluded: "Full of mystery and wonder, it proves that nobody does it quite like Spielberg. Just great."
Disclosure Day is out in theaters on June 12.
