For more than half a century, Steven Spielberg released one legendary film after another, going all-time great science fiction films has Best Picture Winnersand everything else. And lucky for us, the Oscar-winning filmmaker continues to create new films.

Although the title hasn’t been announced yet, I can’t contain my excitement for what Universal Pictures has called an “event movie.” So for now, I’m going to break down everything we know about the mysterious project that will kick off the blockbuster summer 2026 season.

When is Steven Spielberg’s next film released?

So, when will we see this mysterious Steven Spielberg film? Well, Universal Pictures has announced that the “untitled event film” will hit theaters on May 15, 2026, which essentially marks the start of that year’s summer blockbuster season. And what a summer it’s going to be at the box office.