As Steven Spielberg releases a new film on extraterrestrials, here's a brief history of modern alien conspiracies and why scientists are now taking UFO reports seriously.
'Disclosure Day': For Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
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Wed 11:00 - BBC
Close Encounters, UFOs and cover-ups: Why Spielberg's 1977 conspiracy theory classic is so relevant in 2026 - BBC
Sun 13:59 - CBS News
Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day" and alien visitations - CBS News
Sun 14:05 - CBS News
"Disclosure Day" director Steven Spielberg on aliens: "I absolutely think that they have been here, and they are here." - CBS News
Mon 18:00 - GamesRadar+
Disclosure Day is the third film in a "sort of trio" with Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., says star - GamesRadar+
Mon 19:06 - USA Today
Steven Spielberg says there's 'overwhelming' proof aliens exist - USA Today
Tue 13:30 - Space
Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year - Space
Tue 15:59 - Deadline
'Disclosure Day' Review: Steven Spielberg Movie With Blunt, O'Connor - Deadline
Tue 16:00 - Den of Geek
Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg’s Coda to a Lifetime of Alien Movies - Den of Geek
Tue 16:00 - Polygon.com
After 3 sci-fi masterpieces, Spielberg returns with his ultimate alien invasion movie - Polygon.com
Tue 16:01 - Le Figaro
From Close Encounters of the Third Kind to Disclosure Day, via E. T.: why Steven Spielberg is fascinated by aliens
Tue 16:47 - La Libre (BE)
In “Disclosure Day”, Steven Spielberg reconnects with extraterrestrials
Wed 07:15 - The Hollywood Reporter
‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth Lead Steven Spielberg’s Spellbinding Return to What He Does Best - The Hollywood Reporter
Wed 09:35 - DW All
'Disclosure Day': For Steven Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
Wed 09:35 - DW Top
'Disclosure Day': For Steven Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
Wed 09:35 - DW All
'Disclosure Day': For Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
Wed 09:35 - DW Top
'Disclosure Day': For Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
Wed 13:41 - France 24
'Disclosure Day': Spielberg's latest extra-terrestrial exploit