Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' sparks UFO and religion debate

The new U.S. film "Disclosure Day," directed by Steven Spielberg, follows former government employee Daniel, who steals secret alien files and teams up with meteorologist Margaret to expose a decades‑long cover‑up of extraterrestrial life. The movie combines a thriller plot about ordinary citizens confronting a covert intelligence agency with limited on‑screen alien footage, focusing instead on the tension of the whistle‑blower narrative.

The film’s release coincides with a surge of public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena. Recent Pentagon disclosures of UFO files and former President Barack Obama’s remarks that aliens exist have brought the topic into mainstream discussion. Religious leaders have weighed in, with some Catholic figures likening UFO sightings to demonic activity, while scholars argue that the phenomenon challenges materialist worldviews and could invigorate faith. The debate highlights how "Disclosure Day" is prompting conversations about the intersection of science, government secrecy, and religion.