In Just 1 Day, Steven Spielberg’s New Sci-Fi Movie Shoots to Global Streaming Success
Steven Spielberg's science-fiction film Disclosure Day has become an instant hit on digital platforms, topping the Apple TV Store charts in the United States and Canada within a day of its release, while also performing strongly in markets including Australia, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. The film had already generated significant attention during its cinema run, with critics divided over its mix of conspiracy thriller, science fiction and human drama, marking Spielberg's long-awaited return to the genre after films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Ready Player One.
Released theatrically on 12 June 2026, Disclosure Day grossed $236.1 million worldwide against a reported $115 million budget, making it Spielberg's highest-grossing release since Ready Player One and the biggest opening for an original Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment title not based on existing intellectual property. The story follows television meteorologist Margaret Fairchild and cybersecurity analyst Dr Daniel Kellner as they try to expose evidence of extraterrestrial life while facing resistance from a government intent on suppressing the truth, featuring a score by John Williams.
- Spielberg's Disclosure Day tops Apple TV charts in US and Canada
- Film grossed $236.1 million worldwide against a $115 million budget
- His biggest original box-office hit since Ready Player One