The Stream: Kind of corny and too earnest at times.

The Big Screen: Suspenseful action sequences and Emily Blunt’s strong performance.

The Final Bill: Spielberg delivers an entertaining sci-fi, action movie despite some hokey moments and unbelievable turns.

– Trip Fontaine
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: David Koepp story by Steven Spielberg
Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Rating: PG-13 for action/violence, some bloody images and strong language.
Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes
Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Platform: In theaters June 12, 2026
Notable Trailers: Whalefall, How to Rob a Bank, One Night Only, The Odyssey

What’s up, Streamers! There’s a lot going on these days inside and outside of the movie theater. Be that as it may, I was able to check out the highly-anticipated, new movie from Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day. People have been hyped for Spielberg’s return to action and science fiction like Minority Report and War of the Worlds. In Disclosure Day, Daniel (Josh O’Connor), a cybersecurity expert for a shady agency, has stolen secrets he uncovered and is on the run with his girlfriend, Jane (Eve Hewson). Meanwhile, Margaret (Emily Blunt), a meteorologist in Kansas City, starts to experience strange occurrences in her interactions with people she encounters. As Daniel runs from his former employers, Margaret gets caught up in the chase as they try to figure out how they’re connected and what to do next. Other-worldly hijinks ensue.

Steven Spielberg is credited with creating the modern blockbuster in Jaws. I’d say he doubled down with Jurassic Park. Disclosure Day shows that Spielberg is still an expert at crafting a suspenseful and engaging movie. He directs some thrilling chase scenes and some truly edge-of-your-seat action sequences. This movie rarely slows down, which keeps the audience captivated throughout. Unfortunately, the moments when the movie does slow down, the story is not strong enough to overcome the questionable logic and corny moments that are attempting to connect one set-piece to the next. There really are some moments that I’ll dare you not to roll your eyes. Now, that doesn’t mean the overall premise isn’t worthwhile – it’s just that there are some details in the script that don’t work. Some characters have weird expository conversations that come out of nowhere; and these moments are not integrated into the film enough without grinding the main story to a halt. While the themes like empathy, connection and truth that Spielberg is trying to get across are worthwhile, this movie fails to present them elegantly.

Despite that, there are strong performances that save a lot of this movie. Emily Blunt is very good throughout the movie and has some astonishing scenes. Her character has difficult emotional moments that she has to deliver, and Blunt does a great job making them seem not ridiculous. In fact, every time Blunt is on screen the movie’s energy rises. The other actors are okay, except, in my opinion, Colin Firth gives a pretty bad performance as the more villainous character in the bunch. Everything he does it lame and dumb and Firth can’t sell it.

Side note: Keep an eye out for Courtney Grace. She has a small but pivotal role near the end of the movie. She is the best thing in the movie aside from Blunt.

Ultimately, Disclosure Day has the hallmarks of a classic Spielberg movie with great technical aspects, high suspense, and good performances. While the movie has some entertaining action sequences, there are also some undeniably corny moments. Nevertheless, Emily Blunt is excellent and makes some questionable scenes work. Even though aspects of the story don’t make sense, it is a consistently engaging movie that is paced well. Grab a bowl of popcorn and matinee ticket.