AceShowbiz - Steven Spielberg considers his new film Disclosure Day to be the concluding installment of an unofficial science fiction trilogy spanning nearly five decades. This latest project is not a direct sequel but is based on an original story by Spielberg with a screenplay by David Koepp.

The filmmaker frames Disclosure Day as the thematic successor to his earlier alien-themed films Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. While each movie features a distinct alien design and narrative, Spielberg envisions them as three acts exploring humanity’s evolving relationship with extraterrestrial life. Close Encounters introduced the idea of a monumental event involving contact with an advanced alien civilization. E.T. then focused on a more intimate, suburban story highlighting the public’s capacity to accept intelligent extraterrestrials. Finally, Disclosure Day centers on exposing government secrecy about aliens and giving the public the power to decide how to react to confirmed extraterrestrial existence.

Disclosure Day follows a cybersecurity expert named Daniel Kellner who uncovers hidden information about aliens on Earth and chooses to reveal it. The story also involves meteorologist Margaret Fairchild, whose unusual experiences linked to alien phenomena lead her and Kellner to investigate their shared past. Spielberg’s inspiration for this film partly stems from whistleblower testimonies that emerged around 2017, bringing new attention to previously undisclosed extraterrestrial encounters.

Steven Spielberg is known for his influential work in science fiction, with these three films marking a significant thread in his career. Disclosure Day has received generally positive reviews, holding an approval rating around 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and earning $93 million globally during its opening weekend. This marks one of Spielberg’s most notable box office performances since his 2018 hit Ready Player One.

This trilogy represents more than just a series of movies; it reflects Spielberg’s evolving commentary on humanity’s curiosity, fear, and eventual acceptance of extraterrestrial life. Disclosure Day serves as a cinematic capstone, aiming to reveal the truth behind alien contact and challenge audiences to confront the implications of such a revelation on a global scale.