Audiences can soon re-experience one of directorSteven Spielberg’s most iconic films the way it was meant to be seen. According to a recent post from the officialFathom EventsX account,Close Encounters of the Third Kindwill be returning to the big screen for a limited time this summer. The movie will be screened for two days only on July 7 and July 10, respectively, with tickets now available for fans to pre-order.
Written and directed by Spielberg in one of his earliest films,Close Encounters of the Third Kindcenters on Roy Neary, played byRichard Dreyfuss, who encounters a UFO one night, leading him to embark on an obsessive journey to discover the truth. Alongside Dreyfuss, the film also starsFrançois Truffaut,Teri Garr,Melinda Dillon, andBob Balaban, among several others, such asCarl Weathers. Nothing quite beats seeing the large scale of a Spielberg film on the big screen, and with one of his earliest works now set to return to theaters, fans won’t want to miss out on the upcoming screening.
Close Encounters of the Third Kinddebuted in theaters in 1977 and became a critical and commercial success, further solidifying Spielberg’s career after the release ofJaws. Praise for the film was given to its groundbreaking visuals, mysterious story, and whimsical musical score byJohn Williams. To this day, the film remains a science fiction classic, often credited as being responsible for the genre’s resurgence during the ‘70s and ‘80s, alongsideStar Wars.
Director Steven Spielberg Has Another UFO Movie on the Way
Spielberg is widely regarded as one of cinema’s most influential filmmakers, with his filmography ranging from a diverse body of different genres, such asSchindler’s ListandRaiders of the Lost Ark. However, many often remember him for his contribution to the science fiction genre, with hit films likeClose Encounters of the Third Kind,E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, andJurassic Park. In recent years, the director has instead tackled smaller projects, with his most recent beingThe Fabelmans, which served as a semi-autobiographical telling of his childhood. However, it looks like he is making a return to the science fiction genre, as according to previous reports,he is set to direct an untitled UFO moviewith longtime collaboratorDavid Koepppenning the screenplay. Additional details remain unknown for now, but the film isslated to debut exclusively in theaters on June 20, 2025.
Close Encounters of the Third Kindreturns to theaters on July 7 and July 10 only. Tickets for the upcoming screening can be pre-orderedhere.
