Renowned director Steven Spielberg is preparing for a new UFO film. Universal Pictures has announced the release date for Spielberg’s much-anticipated project.
Steven Spielberg, known for pioneering the UFO genre in cinema with early films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “E.T.”, has played a significant role in shaping societal perceptions of extraterrestrial life. The iconic images of short green aliens that come to mind today are strikingly similar to those depicted in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”.
Throughout his career, Spielberg has produced and directed numerous projects related to UFOs and aliens. Now, as interest in UFO phenomena is arguably at an all-time high, Spielberg is set to bring another UFO film to the big screen. This long-gestating project is finally taking shape.
Steven Spielberg’s UFO Movie to Release on May 15, 2026
Following his recent work on “The Fabelmans”, Spielberg’s next confirmed project is this UFO film. Produced under the Universal Pictures banner, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 15, 2026.
The screenplay will be penned by David Koepp, the acclaimed writer behind hits like “Jurassic Park”, “Mission: Impossible”, and “Spider-Man”. While specific plot details remain under wraps, it is confirmed that the film will feature an original story centered on UFOs. The story, which will form the basis of Koepp’s script, comes from Spielberg himself.