‘Disclosure Day’ Eyes $42.5 Million Opening As Spielberg Film Defies Pre-Release Projections
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- Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in "Disclosure Day."Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Niko TaverniseSteven Spielberg’s alien movie Disclosure Day is bringing in bigger audiences than expected.
Hollywood & Entertainment‘Disclosure Day’ Eyes $42.5 Million Opening As Spielberg Film Defies Pre-Release Projections By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 12, 2026, 10:23pm EDTSummary Steven Spielberg's new alien thriller, "Disclosure Day," is significantly outperforming box office expectations, projected to gross $42.5 million domestically by Sunday. This strong opening would secure its place as the director's fifth-biggest debut, surpassing "Ready Player One." The film centers on cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) who uncovers secret alien files, and TV meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) who suddenly speaks an alien language, as they unite to reveal the truth. Despite a substantial $115 million production budget and $80 million in marketing, initial industry forecasts were more conservative. Critics have responded positively, with an 81% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, complemented by a 75% audience score.
Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor in "Disclosure Day."Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment/Niko TaverniseSteven Spielberg’s alien movie Disclosure Day is bringing in bigger audiences than expected.