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Steven Spielberg is once again the subject of major headlines this week as ever, his impact on both Hollywood and pop culture is truly enduring. One of the biggest news stories right now is the confirmation that Spielberg has reunited with his legendary collaborator John Williams for a new untitled UFO movie, their thirtieth feature together. Multiple outlets including Variety and the Juilliard School have announced that Williams, now 93 and still going strong, is deep into the score, with Spielberg's project slated for a theatrical release with Universal Pictures in June 2026. The film’s main cast is impressive, boasting names like Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson, with a script by David Koepp, best known for Jurassic Park. The project remains under wraps, with no plot details yet, but Universal calls it a “new original event film,” fueling intense anticipation across the industry.
Significant public appearances include Spielberg’s participation in the opening of the landmark Jaws: The Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. There he regaled the press with stories from the unpredictable shoot of Jaws and reflected on its 50-year legacy. The exhibition, the first of its kind devoted exclusively to a single Spielberg movie, features original props, behind-the-scenes photos, and interactive experiences that draw fans into his creative process. The museum is hosting tours and special events tied to the exhibit throughout November, further cementing the iconic status of Jaws.
Jaws itself remains in the zeitgeist as Netflix prepares to remove the original film and its sequels from its platform on November 15, prompting both viewers and critics at outlets such as /Film to revisit Spielberg’s blockbuster influence and impact. Meanwhile, Jurassic Park exited Netflix for Peacock on November 1, but Ready Player One was added to Netflix’s lineup, underscoring the enduring demand for Spielberg’s genre-defining work.
On the community level, the New Ulm Film Society has launched a Spielberg retrospective, screening classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind for new audiences—a small but telling sign of his lasting appeal at every strata of movie culture. Speaking of Close Encounters, special 4K screenings are happening at the Academy Museum this week, drawing renewed interest to Spielberg's sci-fi canon.
In business news, Spielberg remains active via Amblin Entertainment, producing upcoming originals and continuing his decades-long partnership with John Williams. There’s also talk in Michael J. Fox’s memoir about Spielberg’s pivotal influence on the casting of Back to the Future decades ago, demonstrating his deep and ongoing connections behind the scenes.
On social media, while Spielberg himself posts sparingly, trending movie hashtags and renewed interest in his films are making waves especially linked to the Jaws exhibit and the Netflix shake-up. Fan tributes and retrospective posts on Ready Player One and Jurassic Park are ubiquitous, especially with streaming service changes and the new UFO project driving speculation.
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