Steven Spielberg's latest foray into alien encounters, the sci-fi thriller "Disclosure Day," is now officially streaming on Peacock. The film, which first premiered in theaters on June 12, 2026, became available on the streaming platform on October 9, 2026.
With a runtime of 145 minutes, "Disclosure Day" delves into a decades-old conspiracy surrounding humanity's interactions with extraterrestrial life. The narrative follows Josh O'Connor as Daniel Kellner, a cybersecurity expert who uncovers an extensive government cover-up of alien visitations while working for the powerful corporation Wardex. As he attempts to expose this truth, he becomes a target of Wardex agents.
Concurrently, Emily Blunt stars as Margaret Fairchild, a meteorologist whose broadcast inadvertently reveals an alien message, drawing her into the same conspiracy. The paths of Kellner and Fairchild eventually converge, aided by Colman Domingo's character, Hugo Wakefield, a former insider who seeks to bring the truth to light. The film blends elements of alien contact, conspiracy thriller, and chase movie.
Critics have noted "Disclosure Day" as a return to Spielberg's earlier style, reminiscent of films like "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," while incorporating modern suspense. The film earned a global box office total of $244 million during its theatrical run. Spielberg has a long-standing history with alien narratives, exploring themes of contact and humanity's place in the universe throughout his career.