"Disclosure Day" streams exclusively on Peacock in the United States, where it became available on Friday, October 9, 2026. Watching it requires a paid Peacock subscription, since the service currently runs no free trial for new users. The Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi thriller, written by David Koepp, follows a weather reporter and a cybersecurity expert as they expose a government UFO cover-up, according to TheWrap. Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo star in the film, which arrived on streaming after a theatrical run that generated roughly $241 million worldwide, according to Peacock's own blog post announcing the date.
Table of Contents
- When and Where Did It Start Streaming?
- What Does Peacock Cost, and Is There a Free Way In?
- Can International Viewers Watch It?
- How Did the Film Perform Before Reaching Streaming?
- Frequently Asked Questions
When and Where Did It Start Streaming?
Peacock confirmed October 9, 2026 as the exclusive US streaming date for "Disclosure Day," and that timing is corroborated by multiple outlets tracking the film's release. Space.com and ARY News both reported the same date independently, which rules out a single-source error. The streaming debut came about four months after the film's theatrical opening.
Universal released it in theaters on June 12, 2026, and it will have had a full exclusive theatrical window before moving to Peacock. There's no indication of a second streaming home. Peacock is naming itself the exclusive US destination, so readers should not expect the film on Netflix, Max, or any other service domestically.
What Does Peacock Cost, and Is There a Free Way In?
Peacock offers three subscription tiers, and the plan a reader picks determines both price and video quality. According to Time Out, the options are: Peacock does not currently offer a free trial for new subscribers, so watching "Disclosure Day" means paying for at least one billing cycle, per Space.com.
One workaround exists: a Walmart+ membership bundles in Peacock access, which lets a reader watch without a separate Peacock charge if they already carry — or are considering — that membership. For anyone who only wants to watch this one film, the annual plans don't make sense unless they plan to use Peacock regularly afterward. The monthly Select tier is the cheapest way to watch and cancel.
- Peacock Select: $8.99/month or $89.99/year
- Peacock Premium: $12.99/month or $129.99/year
- Peacock Premium Plus: $19.99/month or $199.99/year
Can International Viewers Watch It?
Peacock's exclusive window is a US-specific arrangement, so viewers outside the country may not be able to sign up and stream directly. According to Space.com, international viewers could need a VPN or a regional partner service to access the film.
India has its own release path. NewsBytes reports a digital premiere there on October 12, 2026, with Peacock's content made available through JioHotstar rather than Peacock itself. Readers elsewhere should check their regional streaming services directly, since no other country-specific release has been confirmed in reporting so far.
How Did the Film Perform Before Reaching Streaming?
"Disclosure Day" opened at No. 1 at the domestic box office, earning $44 million in the US and $92.9 million worldwide in its opening weekend, which included $48.9 million from 73 international markets, according to the Associated Press via Bangor Daily News. That strong debut is part of why Peacock is promoting the film's streaming arrival so heavily.
Production and marketing costs were substantial. Universal spent roughly $115 million making the film and about $80 million marketing it, with analysts estimating a $300 million worldwide break-even point, according to a box-office report from Feedbagel. Reporting on the budget isn't fully consistent across outlets — one report cites a $200 million figure instead of $115 million — so exact financial numbers beyond the opening weekend should be treated as approximate. By the time it left theaters, Peacock's own post put the total worldwide gross at about $241 million, suggesting the film built on its opening-weekend momentum over its theatrical run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "Disclosure Day" included with a basic Peacock subscription?
Yes, it streams as part of the regular Peacock catalog on all three paid tiers — Select, Premium, and Premium Plus — with no separate rental fee reported.
Can I still watch it in theaters?
Reporting covers its June 12, 2026 theatrical opening and October 9, 2026 streaming debut, but doesn't specify whether theatrical showings are still running anywhere.
Does Walmart+ include Peacock automatically?
A Walmart+ membership bundles in Peacock access, according to Space.com, making it an alternative to paying for Peacock separately.