We have a few developments in regards to Steven Spielberg’s next film.
Universal Pictures had announced that Spielberg’s film will open in theaters on May 15, 2026. It’s unclear what the project — which the studio describes as a “new original event film” — is about, though it was already reported to be a “UFO” film.
During the latest IMAX Investor Presentation, a Universal film listed between “Avengers 5” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” — set for May 20026 — has the title of “The Dish.” It sure sounds like this is the Spielberg.
Additionally, Production Weekly is reporting that Spielberg’s film has added Josh O’Connor to its cast, which already included Emily Blunt. O’Connor is coming the critically acclaimed “Challengers,” his other acting credits include “La Chimera” and the next ‘Knives Out’ movie.
Described as a “two-hander,” Spielberg’s film is set to commence production February 2025 in New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia.
Spielberg, 77, is set to direct, based on his own original idea. David Koepp is writing the screenplay. The good news is that Tony Kushner isn’t writing the script. Nothing against Kushner, but I believe it’s smart for Spielberg to branch out with another screenwriter on this one.
With a filmography that spans six decades and more than 40 films, Spielberg’s landmark career has been that rarest of beasts, mixing commercial success with resounding artistic merits. His most notable works include “Jaws,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Schindler’s List,” “E.T.” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
Spielberg’s last film was 2022’s “The Fabelmans,” the most personal statement of his career, and which garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and a Toronto audience award to boot. This came after another critically-acclaimed film, 2021’s “West Side Story,” which itself was a seven-time Oscar nominee.
