Steven Spielberg made a bold revelation at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, declaring he has a strong, sneaking suspicion that we are not alone on Earth right now. This deep-seated belief has directly inspired his highly anticipated new sci-fi thriller, “Disclosure Day,” set for release on June 12.

During an engaging conversation, the legendary director admitted he knows no more than the average person about extraterrestrial life. Yet, his lifelong conviction—that humanity shares the planet with others—fuels the film’s gripping narrative. Spielberg reflected on his childhood fascination with the unknown, questioning whether we have truly been alone over the past 80 years or even the last few thousand.

He also reacted to former President Barack Obama’s recent viral comments suggesting aliens are “real.” Spielberg initially saw it as perfect free publicity for “Disclosure Day,” but chuckled when Obama quickly pivoted to more general talk about life in the vast universe—something the filmmaker agrees is almost certainly true.

With classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. behind him, Spielberg returns to the theme with fresh intensity. “Disclosure Day” promises to explore the moment the truth can no longer be hidden, forcing seven billion people to confront the reality of extraterrestrial presence.

The director’s passion was palpable as he teased the project, blending personal belief with cinematic spectacle. Fans of UFOs, UAPs, and alien lore are eagerly awaiting what could be one of the most provocative summer blockbusters yet. As Spielberg put it, the question lingers: Are we alone? His answer, and his movie, suggest otherwise.