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Steven Spielberg’s New UFO Film Revealed

Steven Spielberg’s New UFO Film Revealed

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3 min readHyderabadMar 12, 2026 10:14 PM IST Disclosure Day trailer: Steven Spielberg’s last science fiction film was Ready Player One in 2018. Seven years later, he is back in the genre with Disclosure Day, and the official trailer dropped today, giving audiences their clearest look yet at what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the summer. The first teaser, released in December 2025, showed Emily Blunt’s character, a TV weather girl, not quite holding it together as she becomes possessed by some unseen entity during a live broadcast. The trailer released on Thursday takes things further, with Josh O’Connor playing a believer in extraterrestrial life who is determined to expose the existence of life beyond Earth to the public. The heart of the story centres on the global chaos that erupts when the world is told that aliens truly exist. The official logline reads: “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 …

Closing In On Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Classic With 0M+ Domestic Haul

Closing In On Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Classic With $430M+ Domestic Haul

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Zootopia 2 North America Box Office: Set To Beat A Steven Spielberg Classic (Photo Credit: Instagram) Zootopia 2 is finally arriving on its home streaming platform, and even after so many weeks into release, it is earning substantial numbers. At the North American box office, the Disney animation is on track to surpass the domestic box office collection of a Steven Spielberg classic. Keep scrolling to find out which film and its box office numbers. How much has Zootopia 2 collected at the domestic box office so far? According to Box Office Mojo’s data, the Zootopia sequel is still in the top 10 at the box office in North America. It has raked in $137k on its 97th day at the domestic box office, bringing the cume to $426.09 million. The film has seen a 14.5% increase from last Monday. It is the highest-grossing film of 2025 at the domestic box office. Zootopia 2 is on track to beat ET the Extra-Terrestrial ET the Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg, is a revolutionary film that received …

After Becoming 2025’s Top Grosser, Will It Surpass Steven Spielberg’s E.T.?

After Becoming 2025’s Top Grosser, Will It Surpass Steven Spielberg’s E.T.?

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Zootopia 2 North America Box Office(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video) After spending more than three months in theaters, Disney’s animated sequel Zootopia 2 was still playing in over 1,800 North American locations as of February 25. The film has earned a massive $1.850 billion worldwide, though it’s behind 2025’s top global grosser, Ne Zha 2, which stands at a massive $2.260 billion. In the process, Zootopia 2 has surpassed the likes of Inside Out 2 ($1.699 billion) and Frozen II ($1.454 billion) to emerge as the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film of all time. Made on a reported budget of $150 million, the sequel has so far earned a staggering 12.3 times its production cost. The film has also climbed to the top spot domestically, as per Box Office Mojo. With a North American total of $424.4 million, Zootopia 2 has narrowly overtaken A Minecraft Movie ($424.1 million) to become 2025’s highest-grossing release in the domestic market. Despite being deep into its theatrical run and facing fresh competition from newer titles like Wuthering Heights and GOAT, the …

Set To Beat 0M+ Global Haul Of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws!

Set To Beat $490M+ Global Haul Of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws!

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Wicked: For Good Worldwide Box Office: Set To Beat Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Instagram) Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo starrer Wicked: For Good is one of the tentpole movies currently running in theaters. It has entered the all-time top 300 highest-grossing films worldwide list and continues to earn significant collections during its theatrical run. The film might have been overshadowed this weekend by multiple newcomers, but it has maintained a notable hold at the box office, especially in North America. Globally, the film is now on track to surpass Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller, Jaws, very soon. Keep scrolling for the deets. The Wicked sequel achieved its break-even target and is now counting profits at the box office. According to reports, the film was made on an estimated budget of $150 million and has earned more than three times the production cost. The movie is expected to have a holiday boost this weekend due to Christmas. Also, it has not yet been released in China and Japan. Wicked: For Good at the worldwide …

A Look At How Steven Spielberg’s Alien-Themed Movies Performed At The Box Office Before The Arrival Of His Next Science-Fiction Flick

A Look At How Steven Spielberg’s Alien-Themed Movies Performed At The Box Office Before The Arrival Of His Next Science-Fiction Flick

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Steven Spielberg’s Alien-Themed Movies At The Box Office Before The Arrival of Disclosure Day (Photo Credit – YouTube/Wikipedia) Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg stands as one of the most prolific and celebrated directors in cinematic history. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he has delivered an extraordinary range of classics – from entertaining blockbusters like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones trilogy, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, and Schindler’s List, to more recent critical triumphs such as West Side Story. After going behind the camera for the semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama The Fabelmans in 2022, the 78-year-old maestro is now returning to his roots in science fiction- specifically, the alien-themed subgenre that helped define his legacy. Following months of secrecy, it has been revealed that Steven Spielberg’s upcoming directorial venture, titled Disclosure Day, centers on extraterrestrial life and UFOs. Slated for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026, Disclosure Day has already generated significant curiosity and buzz. Ahead of its arrival, let’s take a closer look at how Steven Spielberg’s alien-themed movies have performed …

Fire And Ash, James Cameron Eyes Steven Spielberg’s Spot As Highest-Grossing Director — Here’s The Gap He Must Close

Fire And Ash, James Cameron Eyes Steven Spielberg’s Spot As Highest-Grossing Director — Here’s The Gap He Must Close

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Box Office: With Avatar: Fire And Ash, James Cameron Eyes Steven Spielberg’s Spot(Photo Credit – Wikipedia) James Cameron is a globally celebrated filmmaker and reportedly the second-highest-grossing as well. He is just behind Steven Spielberg in the list. Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has the chance to help him bridge the gap and climb up to #1, dethroning Spielberg as the top-grossing director worldwide. Keep scrolling for the deets. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, and his films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques. Cameron has gifted the world with some outstanding movies, including the epic romance saga Titanic. From The Terminator and Aliens to Titanic and the Avatar franchise, Cameron has created some of the most iconic and highest-grossing movies of all time. James Cameron at the worldwide box office According to The Numbers, James Cameron is the second-highest-grossing filmmaker worldwide. He has achieved this feat across 14 movies, and the total global box office collection of his films exceeds $8.7 billion. The biggest contributors include Avatar, which …

This Hollywood Star Turned Down A Major Role In Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park—Guess Who?

This Hollywood Star Turned Down A Major Role In Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park—Guess Who?

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Steven Spielberg Reveals Alan Grant From Jurassic Park Was Offered To A Big Hollywood Star (Photo Credit – Prime Video) Jurassic Park is one of those films in Steven Spielberg’s illustrious directorial filmography that will always stand out because of its intriguing subject, immaculate execution, and pathbreaking CGI. But did you know that a top Hollywood actor was once considered to play a major role in the film, but turned it down? Read on to know which popular Hollywood actor he was. The Hollywood Actor Who Turned Down Spielberg’s Jurassic Park It was none other than the iconic Hollywood actor Harrison Ford, who turned down an important role in Steven Spielberg’s cult film Jurassic Park. Harrison Ford was Steven Spielberg’s first choice for the role of Dr. Alan Grant. But as they say, every film has its destiny, and every character has an actor’s name stamped on it. The role eventually went to Sam Neill, and he played it brilliantly. Spielberg himself revealed this on the 30th Anniversary screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark.. …

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist and an Oscar-recipient, dies at 96 | Hollywood

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist and an Oscar-recipient, dies at 96 | Hollywood

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Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has died. He was 96. Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist and an Oscar-recipient, dies at 96 Levy died Monday in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones, representatives for Amblin Entertainment said Wednesday. No cause was given. “Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large. There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind,” Spielberg said in a statement. “I am grateful for all our years together. Marvin never failed to make me laugh, he never stopped smiling. We will miss you Marvin. You will always be in our hearts and your memory will always make us smile.” Levy’s long-standing partnership with Spielberg made him one of the most renowned and respected publicists in Hollywood. Over his 70-year career, he worked on campaigns for film classics like “Taxi Driver,” “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Back to the Future,” “Schindler’s List,” …

When Tom Cruise Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s Offer To Be Cast As Zorro Because Of This Reason: “Not A Great Idea”

When Tom Cruise Turned Down Steven Spielberg’s Offer To Be Cast As Zorro Because Of This Reason: “Not A Great Idea”

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Why Did Tom Cruise Turnn Down The Role Of Steven Spielberg’s Zorro? (Photo Credit – Koimoi) Tom Cruise almost became Zorro, but even he knew it wasn’t the right call. Before Antonio Banderas put on the mask in The Mask of Zorro, Cruise was on Steven Spielberg’s radar for the role. And while Hollywood’s ultimate action star has taken on almost every daredevil gig, this one didn’t make the cut – for a surprisingly bold reason. Cinematographer Mikael Salomon, who was once attached to direct The Legend of Zorro, revealed the surprising casting consideration while speaking in an interview with Slash Film for the 25th anniversary of The Mask of Zorro. According to Salomon, Spielberg, an executive producer on the film, had Cruise in mind for Don Alejandro de la Vega. But Salomon saw trouble ahead. “He wanted to offer it to Tom Cruise,” he said during the interview but pointed out how director Bille August faced backlash for casting non-Latino actors in The House of the Spirits. “They picketed the movie in South America. …

Was Christian Bale’s First Movie Steven Spielberg’s Empire Of The Sun?

Was Christian Bale’s First Movie Steven Spielberg’s Empire Of The Sun?

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What Was Christian Bale’s first film? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Although, Christian Bale’s first movie wasn’t some indie flick or feel-good family drama. Nope, it was Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun (1987), and Bale was just 13. A war epic as a debut? Bold. Let’s set the scene. Bale, a Welsh kid with zero formal acting training, landed a Spielberg movie. He played Jim Graham, a privileged British boy whose world is flipped upside down when he’s tossed into a WWII internment camp. Heavy stuff, right? But Bale owned it. Critics couldn’t stop raving about this kid, and Spielberg knew he had gold on his hands. But here’s the thing about early fame—it comes with a price. After all the buzz, Bale went full ninja mode on his personal life, dodging the spotlight whenever he could. This wasn’t some child star chasing fame; Bale was already playing the long game. Fast-forward to his teen years, and Bale kept audiences guessing. He danced and belted his way through Newsies (1992) and brought the …