Critics hail Spielberg’s sci‑fi epic as his best in 20 years, with Blunt lauded
Early reactions to Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi epic praise it as his best film in two decades, with Emily Blunt singled out for an all‑time standout performance.
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Critics Laud Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Praising Blunt’s Standout Performance
Early reactions to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day call it his best film in 20 years, praising its dense sci‑fi blend of chase, mystery and romance, and hailing Emily Blunt’s performance as one of the year’s standout.
Spielberg's Disclosure Day Sparks Rave for Sci‑Fi Comeback
Critics are united in praise for Steven Spielberg's sci‑fi return Disclosure Day, calling it strange, thematically rich, and a standout big‑budget thriller; Emily Blunt is highlighted for a career‑best performance within a dense, magical sci‑fi ride, with release set for June 12, 2026.
Spielberg’s UFO Thriller Emerges as a Return to Form
Early social-media reactions for Steven Spielberg’s UFO thriller Disclosure Day praise it as one of his best in years, with Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor delivering standout performances; the film blends chase, romance, and mystery, nods to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and opens June 12 after Spielberg narrates the final trailer, tapping into renewed interest in UFO disclosure.
Spielberg's Disclosure Day Sparks Early Raves as Summer Sci‑Fi Returns
Early press reactions to Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day are overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising Emily Blunt's performance and the film’s blend of sci‑fi mystery, love story, and chase; a new trailer drops ahead of the June 12 release, and the star‑studded cast includes Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, with a fresh John Williams score signaling Spielberg’s return to a big summer blockbuster.
Paul McCartney Headlines Stephen Colbert’s Star-Studded Late Show Finale
Stephen Colbert taped his final Late Show episode with a star-studded lineup led by Paul McCartney, plus cameos from Paul Rudd, Bryan Cranston and Ryan Reynolds; Jon Stewart and Steven Spielberg also appeared as Colbert says goodbye to CBS, with the finale running longer than usual and the Ed Sullivan Theater scene marked by emotional farewells and tight security outside.
Colbert’s Farewell Week Sets Spielberg, Stewart, Byrne, and Springsteen
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is closing out its run with a star‑studded farewell week: on May 19, Spielberg and Jon Stewart will be interviewed with David Byrne performing, while May 20 features a Bruce Springsteen appearance alongside other guests and Colbert answering his first Colbert Questionert; final-episode details for May 21 remain undisclosed, and Colbert has already lined up high‑profile moments in the run‑up, including Oprah, Obama, and David Letterman.
Colbert's Curtain Call: Stewart, Spielberg and Springsteen Lead The Late Show Farewell Week
Deadline reports The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its CBS run on May 21, 2026, with a star-packed final week: Jon Stewart and Steven Spielberg visit on May 19, Bruce Springsteen performs on May 20 (along with a Colbert Questionert edition), and the series finale airs May 21. The move comes amid Skydance’s Paramount Global merger and related fallout, and Comics Unleashed is planned to shift into the Late Show’s slot for the 2026-27 season as part of new arrangements.
Colbert's Farewell Week Draws on Old Friends and Rock Icons
CBS released The Late Show’s final-week lineup for Stephen Colbert, with Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne, and Bruce Springsteen set to appear; Colbert will also host the Colbert Questionert on May 20 before the May 21 finale at 11:35 p.m. ET.
Spielberg Bets on Secrecy, but Disclosure Day Footage Drops Big Clues
Steven Spielberg insisted that Disclosure Day’s marketing keep the finale secret, but an extended CinemaCon trailer teased a slew of reveals—Blunt’s alien language, a memory‑shrouded past for Blunt and O’Connor, a roomful of monitors, and a deer that’s actually an alien—as the duo navigate danger and mystery ahead of the film’s June 12 release.
Spielberg Praises Universal’s 45-Day Window at CinemaCon, Teases ‘Disclosure Day’
Steven Spielberg lauded NBCUniversal’s 45-day exclusive theatrical window at CinemaCon and teased a potential extension to 60 days, while promoting his upcoming thriller Disclosure Day about extraterrestrial life. He received the Motion Picture Association’s America 250 Award from MPA chief Charlie Rivkin during his first CinemaCon appearance, underscoring the industry’s support for exclusive windows.
Spielberg Urges Original Stories as Disclosure Day Debuts at CinemaCon
Steven Spielberg used CinemaCon to urge Hollywood to invest in original storytelling, debuting a new trailer for Disclosure Day—the director’s sci‑fi return about visitors from another planet and a government cover‑up. He praised longer theatrical windows (citing Universal’s expanded runs) and warned that relying on known IP could exhaust audiences, while the film’s cast (Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth) and writer (David Koepp) were highlighted for a June 12 release.
Cregger to Direct Sci‑Fi Thriller The Flood With Amblin, Targeting 2028 Release
Zach Cregger will write and direct The Flood, an original sci‑fi thriller for New Line, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment producing alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo. The space-station tale marks a genre shift from Cregger’s horror roots, with a release slated for August 11, 2028.
Spielberg Defends Ballet and Opera Ahead of Oscars
Steven Spielberg countered Timothée Chalamet's remark that ballet and opera don't matter, saying a powerful art experience—whether in film, concerts, ballet, or opera—unites audiences with lasting feelings, a point he made during SXSW 2026 as Chalamet faced backlash while being Oscar-nominated for Marty Supreme.
Spielberg Celebrates Shared Arts Experience Amid Chalamet Ballet Controversy
Steven Spielberg, speaking at SXSW, praised the communal, theater-based experience of cinema and intriguingly linked it to ballet and opera while weighing in on Timothée Chalamet’s controversial jokes about those art forms. He urged that the feeling of shared immersion should endure, even as Chalamet’s remarks drew sharp backlash from figures like Whoopi Goldberg and Misty Copeland (with others defending him or the broader point about audiences and the arts).