“Disclosure Day ”first reactions: Here's the early buzz on Steven Spielberg’s UFO conspiracy thriller

Wesley StenzelWed, May 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM UTC

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'Disclosure Day' stars Emily Blunt
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Disclosure Day has earned positive early buzz from journalists.

One writer described Steven Spielberg's latest film as "thrilling, funny, deeply emotional and impeccably acted."

Another called the movie "the weirdest movie Spielberg’s ever made (complimentary)."

Journalists are disclosing their preliminary thoughts about Disclosure Day.

Numerous film writers posted their overwhelmingly positive reactions to the latest sci-fi thriller from Steven Spielberg on Wednesday, more than two weeks ahead of the film's June 12 release date.

IndieWire's Jim Hemphill described the film as "top tier Spielberg," opining that the movie is "as exhilarating as Raiders [of the Lost Ark] but with the emotional texture & increased ambition of his post-9/11 work." He added, "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."

'Disclosure Day' stars Josh O'Connor
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The Wrap's Drew Taylor said that he "can't remember the last time I loved a Spielberg movie as much as" Disclosure Day. "Thrilling, funny, deeply emotional and impeccably acted (Emily Blunt, in particular, is astounding)," he wrote. "Full of mystery and wonder, it proves that nobody does it quite like Spielberg. Just great."

Bill Bria of SlashFilm dubbed the film "the weirdest movie Spielberg’s ever made (complimentary)." He went on to shout out a number of key highlights, including "Breathtaking compositions," "David Koepp’s X-Files-meets-The Bible script," "Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance," and "John Williams’ best score in years," calling the overall film "Riveting, moving stuff."

Emily Blunt, Steven Spielberg, and Wyatt Russell on the 'Disclosure Day' set
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Germain Lussier of io9 wrote that he "loved" the film. "A dense roller coaster ride blending chase film, love story, & mystery, all wrapped in sci-fi wonder," he posted. "It's Spielberg's best film in 20 years, filled w/ all the magic that makes his films so special, plus an all-time character/performance by Emily Blunt."

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In a follow-up post, Lussier noted that Spielberg's previous assertion that none of the movie's third act had been included in the marketing was untrue. "Not only did previous marketing show 3rd act stuff, but the new stuff shows even more," he said in reference to the new trailer that was released on Wednesday. "Not even the GOAT is immune to the pressures of marketing."

And Collider's Steven Weintraub showered praise on the film, calling the movie "another towering home run."

'Disclosure Day' stars Colman Domingo
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He added, "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. The one thing I will say: Emily Blunt is incredible. 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…"

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Disclosure Day stars Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell. The film follows a group of disparate individuals on the run from a mysterious organization as they attempt to expose the truth about UFOs to the world.

Disclosure Day hits theaters on June 12.

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