‘UFO Files’—Here Are The Most Popular Alien Theories, Explained
Key takeaways
- Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.
- The new release comes two weeks after the first batch of UFO Files was received with a surprising amount of disinterest on social media.
- The Pentagon's focus on alleged UFO sightings follows an executive order from President Donald Trump, who promised greater transparency on the phenomenon, with more files to come.
Arts‘UFO Files’—Here Are The Most Popular Alien Theories, Explained The Pentagon has released another batch of ‘UFO Files’ with footage of unknown objects in the sky—here are the most common alien theories, explained.By Dani Di Placido,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dani Di Placido covers film, television, and internet culture.Follow Author May 22, 2026, 06:26pm EDTUpdated May 22, 2026, 06:38pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Americans have long been fascinated by UFOs and aliens, sparking the release of the 'UFO Files'Bettmann ArchiveAnother batch of “UFO Files” have been dropped by the Pentagon, featuring previously classified documents, audio and footage of strange objects in the sky.
The new release comes two weeks after the first batch of UFO Files was received with a surprising amount of disinterest on social media.