Steven Spielberg shared that his entire household keeps an open mind when it comes to extraterrestrial life. The director told reporters that while his wife, Kate Capshaw, does not think about the topic constantly, she trusts the accounts of others. He added that his seven children spend a lot of time thinking about the universe and are receptive to the concept of alien visitors.
The director explained that his personal conviction began during childhood because of his late father, Arnold Spielberg. His father loved science fiction books and convinced him at a young age that intelligent life exists beyond Earth. While Spielberg previously wanted personal sight of an object before fully committing, recent cultural events altered his perspective. A report by CTV News detailed how the 2023 congressional hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena pushed him toward a firmer belief.
This conversation happens right as Spielberg prepares for his next theatrical rollout. His upcoming movie, titled Disclosure Day, arrives in global theaters and IMAX locations on June 12. According to a review by IGN, the project follows a cybersecurity whistleblower trying to expose a decades-long government cover-up regarding alien encounters. The film features Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in the lead roles.
Spielberg noted that he does not feel a personal need to actively look for real aliens because he already handles those scenarios in his professional life. He stated that making movies like E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind allowed him to live out those situations without needing a real-world encounter.