Jurassic Park writer David Koepp has finally shared an update regarding the current status of the upcoming Steven Spielberg UFO movie. This marks the creative duo’s latest collaboration, after first working together in the iconic 1993 dinosaur movie. The untitled film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 12, 2026.
The ensemble cast includes Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Wyatt Russell (Thunderbolts*), Josh O’Connor (The Crown), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Colin Firth (The King’s Speech), Eve Hewson (The Perfect Couple), and Noah Robbins (Fly Me to the Moon). It is produced by Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger for Amblin Entertainment, along with Chris Brigham.
What is the update for the Steven Spielberg UFO movie?
During a recent interview, Koepp confirmed that production on his next Spielberg movie had officially wrapped three weeks ago. Although he wasn’t able to tease more of the project’s plot and characters, he did reveal that “[Spielberg] was the most involved on this as he’s been on any movie I’ve [he has] written for him to direct.”
“Unfortunately, there’s very little I can say about it other than that we finished shooting about three weeks ago,” he said. “I think it looks fantastic and it comes out next June.”
Koepp continued, “I say anything, I get killed. What he [Spielberg] does so brilliantly is that he combines a vast spectacle with really honest, human emotion, unlike, I think, any other director. It’s a very emotional experience, this movie.”
The untitled UFO movie is being directed by Spielberg from a screenplay written by Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp, based on a story by the Oscar-winning filmmaker. This marks Spielberg’s first sci-fi movie since directing the 2018 film adaptation of Ready Player One. This will be Spielberg’s latest directorial feature project since helming 2022’s The Fabelmans, which was loosely based on his early life. The movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Williams), and Best Supporting Actor (Judd Hirsch).