Overview
- The first trailer, released Dec. 16, shows Emily Blunt as a Kansas City meteorologist whose live broadcast turns into eerie clicking sounds seen by viewers worldwide.
- Online response has been mixed, with praise for Spielberg’s return to extraterrestrial themes and critiques of the writing, cinematography and CGI in select shots.
- The ensemble includes Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson in roles largely kept under wraps.
- Story details remain tightly guarded, with the official logline posing whether proof that humans are not alone would frighten people and promising a revelation shared with everyone.
- Universal and Amblin plan a wide theatrical rollout on June 12, 2026, including IMAX screenings.