Written and directed by Steven Spielberg, “Disclosure Day” tells the story of a whistleblower, played by Josh O’Connor, seeking to reveal to the world a state secret: the existence of extra-terrestrials. A weather presenter, played by Emily Blunt, victim of unexplained phenomena, will find herself involved in this revelation which shakes up the beliefs of humanity.
“Three favorable criticisms”
“This is a very good start for an original science fiction thriller,” said analyst David Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research in a press release, emphasizing that “the press reviews and public feedback are very favorable.” He added: “The success of the film will now depend on its ability to hold up in the weeks to come. The reception is very positive, but when it comes to Steven Spielberg, many spectators expect more than just a good film.
Sensations of the moment, the independent horror films “Obsession” and “Backrooms” occupy second and fourth place respectively in the ranking. Directed by young YouTubers, the two feature films continue to attract audiences to theaters several weeks after their release and to generate millions of dollars in revenue, with $19 million over the weekend for the first and $11.3 million for the second.
The new “Scary Movie”, the sixth part of this franchise parodying horror films with very crude humor, slips between these two successes in third place in the ranking with 14.5 million dollars in revenue. “Masters of the Universe,” based on toys popularized in the 1980s by Mattel, came in fifth place with $8.7 million.
