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John Williams to Score Steven Spielberg’s Untitled UFO Film in 30th Team-Up

The 93-year-old composer returns after signaling retirement in 2022.

Overview

  • Juilliard president Damian Woetzel told a New York audience that Williams is currently working with Spielberg on the director’s next movie, providing the confirmation reported by multiple outlets.
  • Universal has not commented, and the film remains untitled with no official logline released.
  • The project is described by the studio as a “new original event film” and is widely reported as a UFO-themed adventure.
  • Emily Blunt leads an ensemble that includes Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo and Wyatt Russell, with a screenplay by longtime Spielberg collaborator David Koepp.
  • Universal has scheduled a theatrical release for June 12, 2026.