War of the Worlds was an obvious and devastating response to the carnage of 9/11, updating the classic novel to a modern-day depiction of a society coming undone in the face of an apocalyptic alien invasion.

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

Steven Spielberg’s fourth film about alien encounters is “Disclosure Day,” following “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” That inspired us to take another look at what Roger Ebert thought about some of the most famous and infamous alien movies,

How David Levinson’s plan, Russell Casse’s sacrifice, and humanity’s unity defeat the alien invasion and secure a second chance for Earth.

Creator Noah Hawley, star Babou Ceesay and more of the 'Alien: Earth' creative team break down Season 1's standout episode, 'In Space, No One...'