David Koepp Teases the Emotional Core of Steven Spielberg’s Mystery Sci-Fi Film
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film might not have a title yet, but screenwriter David Koepp is already hinting at something a bit unexpected, this one’s going to hit you in the feels.While promoting Jurassic World: Rebirth, Koepp spoke briefly about the project, which just wrapped production. Spielberg and Koepp are no strangers to each other. This marks their sixth major collaboration after Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, The Lost World, and two Indiana Jones films. But according to Koepp, this one feels a little different. Koepp told Deadline:“Unfortunately, there's very little I can say about it other than that we finished shooting about three weeks ago. I think it looks fantastic and it comes out next June.”He didn’t confirm those UFO rumors that have been swirling around online, but he did say this:“What he does so well is blend massive spectacle with deeply genuine human emotion. It’s unlike anything you get from other directors—this film is incredibly moving on a personal level.”Many of Spielberg’s sci-fi film projects of the past are anchored in heart. If Koepp is pointing toward this being one of Spielberg’s most personal efforts in years, fans should start paying attention.Koepp also revealed that Spielberg originated the idea and was heavily involved in shaping it from the ground up:“He was the most involved as he's been on any movie I've written for him to direct.”The cast for the project include Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell. That’s a solid mix of blockbuster cred and dramatic weight, though everyone’s roles are being kept under wraps.Universal is planning to release the film on June 12, 2026. We don’t know the title, the plot, or the character details, but we do know Spielberg’s back in sci-fi mode, and he’s bringing the emotion with him. Screenwriter and Steven Spielberg’s longtime collaborator David Koepp on the upcoming Untitled Steven Spielberg Film, which he penned: “We finished shooting about 3 weeks ago… It’s a very emotional experience this movie” pic.twitter.com/INsL7KR3wD— Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025


Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film might not have a title yet, but screenwriter David Koepp is already hinting at something a bit unexpected, this one’s going to hit you in the feels.
While promoting Jurassic World: Rebirth, Koepp spoke briefly about the project, which just wrapped production. Spielberg and Koepp are no strangers to each other. This marks their sixth major collaboration after Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, The Lost World, and two Indiana Jones films. But according to Koepp, this one feels a little different. Koepp told Deadline:
“Unfortunately, there's very little I can say about it other than that we finished shooting about three weeks ago. I think it looks fantastic and it comes out next June.”
He didn’t confirm those UFO rumors that have been swirling around online, but he did say this:
“What he does so well is blend massive spectacle with deeply genuine human emotion. It’s unlike anything you get from other directors—this film is incredibly moving on a personal level.”
Many of Spielberg’s sci-fi film projects of the past are anchored in heart. If Koepp is pointing toward this being one of Spielberg’s most personal efforts in years, fans should start paying attention.
Koepp also revealed that Spielberg originated the idea and was heavily involved in shaping it from the ground up:
“He was the most involved as he's been on any movie I've written for him to direct.”
The cast for the project include Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell. That’s a solid mix of blockbuster cred and dramatic weight, though everyone’s roles are being kept under wraps.
Universal is planning to release the film on June 12, 2026. We don’t know the title, the plot, or the character details, but we do know Spielberg’s back in sci-fi mode, and he’s bringing the emotion with him.
Screenwriter and Steven Spielberg’s longtime collaborator David Koepp on the upcoming Untitled Steven Spielberg Film, which he penned: “We finished shooting about 3 weeks ago… It’s a very emotional experience this movie” pic.twitter.com/INsL7KR3wD— Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 18, 2025