Steven Spielberg is revisiting his childhood through both direct autobiography and a return to the science-fiction themes of his youth.

: The story follows Sammy Fabelman, a young boy who discovers the magic of filmmaking while navigating a complex family secret.

In what critics call a "return to his roots," Spielberg is currently working on a new sci-fi epic titled .

: The film received seven Academy Award nominations. Upcoming Project: "Disclosure Day" (2026)

Spielberg's most personal return to his past is the film . It serves as a semi-autobiographical account of his upbringing.