Spielberg's Sci-fi Comeback Thrills Audiences and Cast Alike

WHO:

Collider - Steven Spielberg is the director of the film "Disclosure Day."

Coming Soon - Eve Hewson is an actress in "Disclosure Day."

Coming Soon - Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the set of "Disclosure Day."

WHAT:

Collider - "Disclosure Day" topped the box office in its second weekend.

Collider - The film surpassed an acclaimed war movie in box office performance.

Coming Soon - Eve Hewson expressed a desire for Spielberg to "scare the s— out of" her during filming.

WHERE:

Coming Soon - The filming of "Disclosure Day" took place on a set that was visited by Barack Obama.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - "Disclosure Day" was released worldwide on June 12.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Eve Hewson's motivation for wanting Spielberg to scare her was to enhance her performance in the film.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The film is described as a sci-fi thriller directed by Spielberg.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 20:07 UTC)

"Disclosure Day," a sci-fi thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, has topped the box office in its second weekend, surpassing an acclaimed war movie in performance. The film, which was released worldwide on June 12, features actress Eve Hewson, who expressed her desire for Spielberg to "scare the s— out of" her during filming to enhance her performance. In an unexpected twist, former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the set, adding to the film's buzz.