Disclosure Day Is Officially Spielberg’s Highest-Rated Sci-Fi Since Jurassic Park

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As a huge movie fan, I’ve been eagerly awaiting Steven Spielberg’s return to science fiction, and it’s finally happening! This weekend marks the premiere of Disclosure Day, his first sci-fi film since Ready Player One back in 2018. And honestly, with all the new releases this June – including the latest Pixar and a new DC movie – Disclosure Day feels like the most captivating one. It’s a completely original UFO thriller, coming from the director who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and it tackles some really big, thought-provoking ideas about where we are as a society. A new Spielberg sci-fi is always something to get excited about, and early buzz suggests this one really delivers.

Currently, Disclosure Day has an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 103 reviews. This makes it Steven Spielberg’s best-reviewed science fiction film since the original Jurassic Park (which has a 91% rating). As of now, Disclosure Day is performing as well as Minority Report (also 89%) and is outperforming A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (76%), War of the Worlds (76%), and Ready Player One (71%).

Besides Jurassic Park, Disclosure Day ranks behind E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (99%) and Close Encounters (91%) among Steven Spielberg’s science fiction movies.

What Are Critics Saying About Disclosure Day?

For over 50 years, Spielberg has been crafting big-screen spectacle unlike anyone else, and Disclosure Day is proof he hasn’t lost his fastball all these decades later. There’s no Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus available yet, but a scan over the reviews published thus far illustrate why some people believe this is Spielberg’s best film in years. Unsurprisingly, Spielberg’s vision is one of the most praised elements. People seem to appreciate the approach he took in telling this story, using high concepts to examine the importance of connecting with each other and having empathy for one another. In addition to strong thematic material (tackling classic sci-fi ideas from a different perspective now that he’s older), Spielberg’s staging of set pieces remains one of one. Many consider Disclosure Day to be an exciting genre picture that finds Spielberg in his classic form of wowing the audience with spectacle that only he can deliver.

Fans of Steven Spielberg will be pleased to hear the acting in Disclosure Day is receiving strong praise. Emily Blunt is particularly being highlighted for her performance as meteorologist Margaret Fairchild, with many calling it the best of her career. Josh O’Connor is also earning accolades for his role as Daniel Kellner, the whistleblower who starts the film’s events. O’Connor has been gaining recognition recently, and his leading role in this Spielberg film seems to have paid off.

The Rotten Tomatoes score for Disclosure Day might change over the next few days as more reviews are added. While the current score is based on a good number of reviews (103), it’s likely just a small portion of what’s to come. For example, Ready Player One has 442 reviews, so Disclosure Day could easily receive hundreds more. However, the final score probably won’t change dramatically. Usually, the initial reviews give a pretty good idea of how most people will feel about the movie, especially since Disclosure Day is already Certified Fresh.

It will be interesting to see how the reviews affect the box office performance of Disclosure Day. While many film buffs are excited about it, the movie is a bit of a wild card this summer. Director Steven Spielberg is historically incredibly successful, but his films don’t attract audiences quite like they used to, and it’s being released during a very crowded time for movies. Still, good reviews and positive buzz could really help. With recent big-budget films like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Masters of the Universe not performing as well as expected, audiences might be ready for a classic, large-scale spectacle – and a well-received sci-fi film from Spielberg could be exactly what they’re looking for.

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2026-06-09 21:11