It’s been three years sinceSteven Spielberg’s last movie was in theaters, but one of his more recent classics is experiencing quite a run of streaming success. Before he teamed up withRachel ZeglerforWest Side Story, Spielberg helmedReady Player One, the dystopian sci-fi thriller starringTye Sheridan(X-Men: Apocalypse) andOlivia Cooke(House of the Dragon).Ready Player Onearrived on Max not long ago, and the film wasted no time climbing the streamer’s charts, sitting at #4 at the time of writing.Andor’sBen Mendelsohnalso stars inReady Player One, along withMission: ImpossibleveteranSimon Pegg. The film earned scores of 71% from critics and 77% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $607 million at the global box office against a $175 million budget.
Steven Spielberg made his directorial debut more than 60 years ago onFirelight, the 1964 sci-fi thriller starringRobert RobynandBeth Weber, and in the years since, he’s established himself as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His first big hit came in the form ofJaws, the 1975 monster horror film that won three Oscars and grossed over $477 million at the box office, a total that translates to over $2.8 billion today. He then followed upJawswithClose Encounters of the Third Kind, the 1977 alien invasion flick led byRichard Dreyfuss. Not long after that, Spielberg kicked off theHarrison Ford-ledIndiana Jonesfranchise in collaboration withGeorge Lucas, and his career blossomed from there as he went on to work on other projects such asJurassic Park,Saving Private Ryan, and more.
What Do We Know About Steven Spielberg’s Next Movie?
Everyone involved with Steven Spielberg’s next film at Universal is extremely tight-lipped, includingWyatt Russell, who spoke with Collider not long ago and declined to share any major details. Russell did, however,praise the filmmaker’s ability to get the most out of his talent. He’s been set as one of the stars of the film, alongsideColman Domingo,Emily Blunt,Colin Firth, and more, but no details about the plot are known at this time. It’s already been set for release on July 24, 2025, withDavid Koeppco-writing the script with Spielberg.
Ready Player Onestars Olivia Cooke and was directed by Steven Spielberg. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watchReady Player OneonMax.
Ready Player One
