Steven Spielberg is gearing up for his next big sci-fi adventure, and the latest casting news has fans buzzing! Wyatt Russell, known for playing John Walker in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, has officially joined the movie’s star-studded cast.
What We Know About Spielberg’s Next Sci-Fi Movie
- The untitled film is being compared to Spielberg’s classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.
- Screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds) is working on the script.
- The cast already includes Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson.
- The movie is set to hit theaters in May 2026.
Wyatt Russell’s Big Break with Spielberg
In an interview, Meredith Hagner (Russell’s wife) casually revealed that he starts filming this week. His role is still a mystery, but joining a Spielberg sci-fi film is a major career move!
Russell has played everything from heroes to villains, so fans are eager to see what he brings to this high-stakes, UFO-themed blockbuster. Given Spielberg’s history of crafting unforgettable characters, this could be a career-defining role for Russell.
Spielberg’s Epic Sci-Fi Comeback
Spielberg hasn’t made a major sci-fi hit since Ready Player One in 2018. Before that, War of the Worlds (2005) was his last big effort in the genre. But with legendary films like Minority Report, Jurassic Park, and E.T., he’s a master at creating mind-blowing sci-fi experiences.
With an A-list cast, a top-tier scriptwriter, and Spielberg at the helm, this film is shaping up to be one of the biggest sci-fi movies of the decade.