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Spielberg Links Obama’s UFO Remarks to 'Disclosure Day'

3/13/2026

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Steven Spielberg discussed Barack Obama's comments on extraterrestrial life at SXSW and linked them to his film Disclosure Day.
He says Obama's remarks normalize public curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena.
Disclosure Day is set for release on June 12 and explores humanity facing undeniable proof of alien existence.
He also defended the communal experience of moviegoing and teased a Western project in development.

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Steven Spielberg discussed Barack Obama's comments on extraterrestrial life at SXSW and linked them to his film Disclosure Day.
He says Obama's remarks normalize public curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena.
Disclosure Day is set for release on June 12 and explores humanity facing undeniable proof of alien existence.
He also defended the communal experience of moviegoing and teased a Western project in development.