AceShowbiz - Steven Spielberg has premiered his latest science fiction feature, Disclosure Day, which has already earned an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Collider reports. The film introduces a fresh narrative in the sci-fi genre, starring Emily Blunt along with Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell.

Collider also notes that Blunt’s performance has been widely praised and is being viewed as Oscar-worthy. Despite a solid critical reception, Disclosure Day is projected to open with a $35 million box office, falling short of some expectations—a situation partly attributed to competition from successful horror films like Obsession and Backrooms. However, Disclosure Day is still anticipated to outperform those rivals during its opening weekend. Aol adds that the film’s production budget stands at $115 million.

Steven Spielberg is best known for his 2018 sci-fi blockbuster Ready Player One, which was adapted from Ernest Cline’s novel and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. That film, starring Tye Sheridan and Olivia Cooke, currently streams on HBO Max and has experienced a resurgence in popularity this June, ranking among the platform’s top 10 most-streamed movies in the U.S., as reported by Comingsoon and Cbr. Spielberg recently announced he will serve as a producer for the forthcoming sequel to Ready Player One, which remains in early development.

The release of Disclosure Day marks a significant addition to Spielberg’s sci-fi portfolio, demonstrating his continued investment in the genre despite stiff competition at the box office. The film’s strong reviews and notable cast suggest it could become a standout project in this year’s cinematic lineup, even if its opening numbers are modest compared to expectations.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Collider.