The legendary composer and filmmaker reunite for their 30th collaboration, continuing one of cinema’s most iconic partnerships.

A Legendary Duo Returns

October 29, 2025: Film music icon John Williams is officially reuniting with Steven Spielberg to compose the score for the director’s highly anticipated UFO-themed movie. The project marks a major milestone — their 30th collaboration — cementing one of the most successful partnerships in Hollywood history.

A Musical Partnership Spanning Five Decades

Williams and Spielberg’s creative relationship began with The Sugarland Express in 1974 and has since defined generations of cinematic soundtracks, from Jaws and E.T. to Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List. Each score has carried Spielberg’s storytelling to new emotional heights, with Williams’ music often described as “the soul” of the director’s films.

A Return to the Mystical and Unknown

While plot details about the UFO movie remain tightly under wraps, insiders suggest the film will explore themes of discovery, mystery, and human connection — all elements that have inspired some of Williams’ most beloved work. Fans are already speculating that the score may channel the same otherworldly magic that defined Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

A Bond Built on Trust and Artistry

In a previous interview, Spielberg praised Williams as “the single most important collaborator of my career.” Williams, now 93, has expressed equal admiration for the filmmaker, saying that composing for Spielberg “never feels like work — it feels like coming home.”

A Cinematic Event in the Making

As production ramps up, audiences are eagerly awaiting what promises to be another masterpiece from two of Hollywood’s greatest visionaries. Their 30th film together isn’t just another milestone — it’s a celebration of friendship, creativity, and the timeless power of music and storytelling.