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Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' lands on Peacock Oct. 9

The UFO conspiracy thriller starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor streams this week.

Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) in a red dress presenting a weather forecast in Disclosure Day

Steven Spielberg's latest film, "Disclosure Day," arrives on Peacock on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The movie follows meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) and security expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) as they uncover a government cover-up of extraterrestrial evidence.

According to Space.com, the plot centers on Kellner going whistleblower after learning the U.S. has suppressed proof of alien life for decades. That puts him in the crosshairs of Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), the CEO of shady contractor Wardex. Fairchild joins Kellner in connecting the dots, aided by a few woodland creatures.

Spielberg has said of the story, "all of this is true," a line that has sparked plenty of discussion. The film was written by David Koepp and scored by John Williams, with Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger as executive producers.

For those in the U.S., "Disclosure Day" streams on Peacock starting Oct. 9. Subscriptions start at $12.99/month with ads, or $19.99/month for ad-light and downloads. A Walmart Plus trial ($1) can also unlock Peacock access. The movie is produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

Whether the truth is out there or not, this is a tale of what happens when someone decides to share it.

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  • Emily Blunt
  • Josh O'Connor
  • Peacock
  • Steven Spielberg
  • UFO

About Ruth Abernathy

Ruth Abernathy is the lead writer for Space & Science, covering astronomy, planetary science and the big stories behind each issue. She joined in 2026 after 22 years at a city planetarium in Phoenix, where she wrote and narrated dome shows and was director from 2016. Her shows have been licensed to planetariums in 14 states. She holds a BS in physics from Northern Arizona University and an MS in science education from Arizona State University. She lives in Flagstaff, where she keeps a small roll-off-roof observatory in her backyard.

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