Steven Spielberg: Is E.T. real? Filmmaker Steven Spielberg says he has a ‘strong suspicion’ we’re ‘not alone’ on Earth | English Movie News

Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, whose films often delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, recently expressed his deep conviction that we are not the only beings inhabiting Earth. This revelation comes on the heels of comments from former President Barack Obama, who has also shared his thoughts on extraterrestrial life.

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has a unique perspective on ‘life’ on Earth. Recently, the ‘Disclosure Day’ filmmaker commented on the presence of extraterrestrial beings on Earth. He also said he believes in life beyond Earth, though he’s never encountered a UFO. Recently, former US president Barack Obama also went viral for saying aliens exist.

Steven Spielberg believes we’re not alone on Earth

Steven Spielberg, 79, gave his take on the existence of life beyond Earth during a keynote interview at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin. “I don’t know any more than any of you do, but I have a very strong suspicion that we are not alone here on Earth right now,” Spielberg said. “I made a movie about that.”

Former President Barack Obama also believes in the existence of aliens

Previously, Barack Obama also made a similar comment. The former president, 64, said that aliens are real in an interview with YouTuber and political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen released on February 14, but added that he has yet to see any with his own eyes. During a rapid-fire round, Obama was asked, “Are aliens real?” Obama responded, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.”

Steven Spielberg’s joyful remark on Barack Obama’s take

When Spielberg first heard Obama’s words, the legendary filmmaker admitted his first thought was, “Oh my God, this is so great for Disclosure Day.”After his comments fueled conspiracy theorists, the former president, 64, later clarified his statement on Instagram, saying, “Statistically, the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there.” “He stepped back to say what he believed was life in the cosmos, which, of course, everybody should believe in,” Spielberg added. “No one should really think that we are the only intelligent civilization in the entire universe.” “The big question is, are we alone now? And have we been alone over the last 80 years? Have we been alone over the last few thousand years?” he added.

About Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’

‘Disclosure Day,’ which is the Oscar-winning director’s latest addition to his alien movies filmography (such as ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘War of the Worlds’), is coming to theatres on June 12, 2026. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo.