Here’s a disclosure for you:

Steve Spielberg is the Greatest Of All Time film-makers.

You didn’t need me to tell you that.

Spielberg is the highest-grossing movie director, has received three Oscars (including for “Schindler’s List,” 1994; “Saving Private Ryan,” 1999) and 24 Oscar nominations, and is one of the wealthiest celebrities, said to be worth $5.3 billion.

Need more proof?

Look no further than Spielberg’s latest film, the tremendously entertaining and thought-provoking “Disclosure Day.”

Spielberg returns to familiar territory for himself: extra-terrestrial territory, that is.

In “Disclosure Day,” suspicions are raised that the United States federal government has suppressed evidence of alien encounters.

It’s more than renaming UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) as UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon).

“Disclosure Day” completes a trilogy of sorts for Spielberg, starting with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) and continuing with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982). Call it a science-fiction fixation.

In “Disclosure Day,” the plot spins around mysterious circumstances surrounding a Kansas City TV station meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt), who begins spouting gibberish on-camera and then develops powers of precognition.

A cyber security expert and whistle-blower Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) claims to have proof of a government cover-up of alien encounters.

He crosses paths with Margaret. Soon, they are dodging men in fleets of black Dodges and trying to outrun a speeding train in their red Alfa Romeo.

The chase scenes are kinetic. The train sequence is one of the best twists on one of the grand old plot devices in movies.

The CEO of Wardex, a top-secret corporation, Noah Scanlon (a grimly efficient Colin Firth), is working on behalf of the government to develop capabilities based on alien abilities

Daniel is aided by former Wardex director of biological assets turned informant Hugo Wakefield (Colman Domingo), who wants information about aliens to be released to the public.

Hence, the film’s title, “Disclosure Day.”

The cast includes Eve Hewson (Jane Blankenship, Daniel’s girlfriend), Wyatt Russell (Jackson, Margaret’s boyfriend) and Elizabeth Marvel (Sister Maura).

Emily Blunt (Oscar nomination, supporting actress, “Oppenheimer”) is transcendent in her role. She has the majority of the screen time. Her face reveals and masks at the same time. She is wonderfully enigmatic.

Josh O’Connor (TV’s “The Crown”) is compelling as Daniel. He portrays an everyman character who has enormous depth of character.

Colman Domingo (two Oscar nominations) is yet again convincing, here as Hugo, a key character in the plot.

Eve Hewson is memorable as Jane, Daniel’s girlfriend.

The screenplay is layered. The action is incredible. The suspense is palpable. “Disclosure Day” is one of the best films Spielberg has directed.

Team Spielberg is solid for “Disclosure Day.”

Spielberg wrote the story for the film. David Koepp (screenwriter, “Jurassic Park,” 1993; “Mission: Impossible,” 1996; “Spider-Man,” 2002) wrote the screenplay.

Spielberg sees things differently. Nearly every shot in “Disclosure Day” is innovative with imaginative framing, use of back-lighting and lens flares.

The cinematographer is Janusz Kaminski (two-time Oscar winner), who has collaborated with Spielberg on 21 feature films.

John Williams (five-time Oscar winner) is composer, his 30th collaboration with Spielberg.

Spielberg, who will be 80 on Dec. 18, is at the top of his form with “Disclosure Day.”

Look for multiple Oscar nominations, including director, actress (Emily Blunt), original score (John Williams) and many in technical categories.

Spielberg, who, as director of “Jaws” (1975), invented the summer blockbuster, has done it again with “Disclosure Day,” a summer popcorn movie.

So there you have it: Steven Spielberg is still the Greatest Of All Time film-makers.

“Disclosure Day,” MPA rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned: Content inappropriate for children under 13) for action, violence, some bloody images and strong language; Genre: Science-Fiction Action Drama; Run Time: 2 hours, 25 mins. Distributed by Universal Pictures.

Credit Readers Anonymous: “Disclosure Day” filming locations Feb 24, 2025 - May 23, 2025, included Morristown, Jersey City, Montville and Mendham, N.J., and Catskill, Brooklyn, and New York City, N.Y.

At The Movies: “Disclosure Day” was seen in Dolby Cinema at AMC, AMC Center Valley 16.

Theatrical Movies Domestic Weekend Box Office, June 26-28: “Toy Story 5” continued at No. 1 for a second week with a still-robust $70 million in 4,425 theaters, $297.2 million two weeks.

“Supergirl,” the super-heroine movie based on the DC Comics character, opened at No. 2 with $38 million in 3,602 theaters.

3. “Obsession” stayed in place, $9.8 million in 2,965 theaters, $233.9 million, seven weeks. 4. “Jackass: Best and Last,” a compilation of old and new pranks, $8.4 million in 2,855 theaters, opening. 5. “Disclosure Day” dropped three places, $8.1 million in 3,357 theaters, $94.3 million, three weeks. 6. “Backrooms” dropped two places, $4.3 million in 2,396 theaters, $184.1 million, five weeks. 7. “Scary Movie” dropped two places, $3 million in 2,004 theaters, $103.5 million, four weeks. 8. “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity,” a Japanese anime television series, $3 million in 943 theaters, opening. 9. “Masters of the Universe” dropped three places, $2.2 million in 2,090 theaters, $61.9 million, four weeks. 10. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” dropped three places, $1.6 million in 1,250 theaters, $175.2 million, six weeks

Movie box office information from Box Office Mojo as of June 28 may be subject to change.

Unreel, July 1:

“Minions & Monsters,” MPA rated PG; 1 hour, 30 mins. Directors Pierre Coffin and Patrick Delage direct the voice talents of Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Christoph Waltz, Trey Parker and George Lucas in the Adventure Comedy. The Minions in 1920s Hollywood search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

Unreel, July 3:

“Young Washington,” MPA rated PG-13; 2 hours, 5 mins. Jon Erwin directs Andy Serkis, Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker and Kelsey Grammer in the Action War movie. A young George Washington faces war, betrayal and impossible choices that will forge a leader.

Movie opening date information from Internet Movie Database as of June 28 may be subject to change.

Four Popcorn Boxes out of Five Popcorn Boxes