Do Aliens Exist? Steven Spielberg Believes They Do
Steven Spielberg, the legendary filmmaker, makes a bold claim: he now believes aliens exist—not as science fiction, but as a real possibility grounded in decades of credible evidence. In his new film, *Disclosure Day*, Spielberg explores a government cover-up of alien encounters, inspired by real Pentagon investigations into UFOs and the flood of eyewitness accounts since the smartphone era. What’s striking isn’t just his belief in extraterrestrial life, but his conviction that such a revelation could be the ultimate unifier for humanity—rekindling empathy, community, and faith in our shared existence. He frames the film not as a spectacle, but as a meditation on human division and the need for collective healing. Spielberg reveals that movies have long been his therapy, a way to process trauma, family estrangement, and fear—like his own fear of water, which fueled *Jaws*. He also shares surprising personal habits: he’s obsessed with ASMR food videos on Instagram, even attempting to recreate viral recipes. And despite his legendary status, he’s still learning—this summer, he’s diving deep into AI, not to replace creativity, but to understand it. His message is clear: the future of storytelling—and humanity—depends on connection, not isolation.
Spielberg now believes aliens exist based on decades of credible eyewitness reports and government investigations, not just fiction.
His new film *Disclosure Day* is less about aliens and more about how a shared truth could heal a divided world.
Movies are Spielberg’s therapy—he uses them to process trauma, family relationships, and deep-seated fears like his fear of water.
He’s currently learning about AI not to replace human creativity, but to understand its role in storytelling and avoid its misuse.
He’s deeply engaged with ASMR food videos on Instagram, even trying to replicate viral recipes at home.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Gift That Connects
Rachel Abrams opens the episode by reflecting on the gift of a New York Times subscription, which has deepened her relationship with her brother through shared reading and discussion.
Spielberg’s New Mission: Truth About Aliens
“I really feel that things started to get into the mainstream. And then after that, there was a lot of documentaries were being made and I saw all of them.”
Belief Over Evidence: Why He Trusts the Witnesses
“There is a consistency in the reporting. There is circumstantial evidence from tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of people who have claimed... to have seen something.”
Aliens as a Unifier: Faith, Empathy, and Humanity
“I just feel I felt that this was an opportunity to talk about you know the loss of community and therefore the loss of human connection.”
Movies as Community: The Power of Shared Experience
Spielberg reflects on how films, concerts, and sports bring people together, creating a psychic bond through collective emotion.
“Until I find something that delights me and intrigues me and scares me, I won't know what it is. yet that I have to say until I discover it by jumping blind off a cliff, which I do about every other film.”
“E .T. was a little moist, but never slimy. A little moist, but never slimy.”
“And there is a consistency in the reporting. There is circumstantial evidence from tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of people who have claimed, not just in America, but all over the world.”
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Dr. Strangelove
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