Disclosure Day: A UFO Field Investigator’s Review

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day (2026) 

By Carl A. Harper, Jr.

On June 14, 2026, I was invited to join a group of friends from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and the Kansas City Chapter of the OZ Paranormal Investigation Group to see Steven Spielberg’s new movie, Disclosure Day. As a Field Investigator for MUFON and OZ, I was honestly expecting some sort of documentary, maybe something along the lines of what’s been recently released on Amazon Prime—like The Age of Disclosure, Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations, UFOs Are Real, and S4: The Bob Lazar Story. All of these focus on real-world sightings and government revelations, so I was bracing myself for a night of fact-finding and evidence sifting.

Instead, what I got was an actual movie sci-fi thriller! It was entertaining, much like Spielberg’s previous classics in the genre, E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It’s been over ten years since I set foot in a movie theater, and I was pleasantly surprised by the upgrades. The seats were spacious, electrically controlled recliners—almost like easy chairs. For someone like me who has to go to the bathroom often, I was hoping for an aisle seat, but there was no worry. The seats were tiered and spaced out so well that moving around without bothering my seat mates was no problem. I could finally relax and take in the movie.

Another surprise: Most of the story was based in Kansas City, around a weathercaster from a fictional Channel 4. One scene took place in Excelsior, Missouri, which struck a chord, since I live in Excelsior Springs. There was a psychic in the movie who lives on Pearl Street, and I was literally sitting four seats down from a real psychic who has an office on Pearl Street. That coincidence just added to the fun.

I don’t think I’m spoiling anything by saying there was no big “disclosure” moment. What was, though, was a thought-provoking theory, and a large amount of video clips that flashed by quickly—possible and actual sightings—leaving it up to each observer to decide for themselves. If you’ve got any interest in ufology, or just want to see a good, entertaining movie, I recommend it. Keep a scorecard handy to separate movie fantasy from real-world events. There are threads of truth and mystery woven throughout that you’ll recognize if you’ve watched those documentaries I mentioned earlier.

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is a blend of suspense, sci-fi spectacle, and philosophical inquiry, and it’s a worthy addition to his filmography. The experience was not just about the movie, but also about the comfortable, modern theater and the uncanny local connections. For anyone fascinated by UFOs and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, this movie is definitely worth seeing.

About the Author

 Carl A. Harper, Jr. is the Chief Investigator of Missouri MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and the Kansas City Chapter of the OZ Paranormal Investigation Group. Based in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Carl has spent years researching and documenting unexplained phenomena, contributing to both local and national discussions on UFOs and the paranormal. His passion for the subject, combined with a skeptical and open-minded approach, gives him a unique perspective on both real-world events and their portrayal in film and media.