Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day asks big questions — but takes its sweet time answering them

📽 Steven Spielberg has spent decades making audiences question what lies beyond the familiar, and Disclosure Day sees the legendary filmmaker return to the sci-fi genre with a story built around humanity’s search for answers. The result is a visually ambitious mystery filled with Spielberg’s signature sense of wonder — even if the journey occasionally feels longer than it needs to be.

The plot: The film follows Margaret (Emily Blunt), whose life is upended after a strange encounter leaves her questioning everything she knew. She finds herself connected to Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), a researcher racing to uncover what’s been hidden from humanity for decades. Around them circle Wardex CEO Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), who wants to control the situation, and Hugo Wakefield (Colman Domingo), a former Wardex operative turned whistleblower. As a government conspiracy unravels, the characters grapple with questions of morality and the limits of what humanity is meant to know — with Spielberg choosing mystery over explanation from the start.

What we liked: The strongest element of Disclosure Day is Emily Blunt’s performance. Margaret gives the film its emotional center, balancing fear, confusion, and determination in a way that keeps the audience invested. Her performance makes the mystery feel personal rather than just another big sci-fi event. Colin Firth is another standout, bringing a quiet intensity to Scanlon, while Josh O’Connor delivers a committed performance as Daniel. The chemistry between the characters helps carry the film through some of its slower moments.

The film succeeds when it embraces the unknown. Those early scenes where viewers are trying to understand what is happening are some of its most effective, creating the kind of curiosity that classic sci-fi thrives on.

What we didn’t like: Unfortunately, Disclosure Day struggles with its own runtime. At times, the film feels like it has too much to say. Some conversations and slower moments drag the story down, making a tighter edit feel like it could have strengthened the overall experience. The dialogue also occasionally falls into familiar sci-fi territory, with certain emotional speeches feeling more dramatic than natural. The final stretch may leave some viewers wishing the film had trusted its strongest moments and ended sooner.

The verdict: Disclosure Day is a classic Spielberg sci-fi experience: big ideas, impressive performances, and a mystery designed to make audiences think. It does not always maintain its momentum, but standout performances and the film’s sense of discovery make it an entertaining ride for sci-fi fans.

WHERE TO WATCH- Disclosure Day is showing at Vox Cinemas at City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and City Center Alexandria. The film is also screening at City Stars Cinema, Cima Arkan, D5 and CFC’s Scene Cinema, and P90. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:43).

Still haven’t watched Obsession yet? This is your cue

🍿 What if your wildest dreams came true? Obsession explores this very question against a dark, gory backdrop. With a budget of just USD 750k, the horror film by 26-year-old director Curry Barker has taken the internet by storm, raking in over USD175mn in the US alone. The movie stars faces that belie its low budget through new and welcome additions to the horror genre, each delivering stellar performances.

The plot: Bear (Michael Johnston), a lonely, unconfident man in his 20s, uses a store-bought wish in a desperate attempt to make his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarette), fall in love with him. After his wish comes true, Nikki becomes mindlessly obsessed with him — hence the title. The film explores themes of autonomy, consent, and loneliness, further emphasized through its eerie and discomfiting tone.

What we liked:Beyond its fictional premise, Obsession dissects the very real reality of the loss of one’s autonomy — which is the true horror depicted. Barker uses a fictional lens to explore the psychological turmoil of a lack of consent, as the real Nikki fights to regain control of her body, apathetically ignored by Bear. The film’s strength lies in its ability to bring such a complex issue to light through the use of fiction and horror.

Our only gripe — and our verdict: The pacing at times proved repetitive and slow. While it could be argued that the slow build-up provided necessary exposition, Barker could have utilized other elements to better engage his audience. While Obsession can simply be a thriller enjoyed on your next movie night, it also provides a thought-provoking look into deeper subject matter. The movie will have you laughing at the sheer absurdity of some scenes, while screaming in frustration at others. This new horror is not to be missed.

💡 Friendly tip: Obsession contains scenes of graphic violence, gore, and disturbing imagery that may be unsettling for some viewers.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can watch Obsession at Vox Cinemas at City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and City Center Alexandria. The film is also screening at City Stars Cinema, Cima Arkan, Scene Cinema, and P90. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:14).