Steven Spielberg, the acclaimed director of over five decades, has released his 36th film, Disclosure Day, on June 10, 2026. Known as the highest-grossing film director of all time, Spielberg has won three Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, four BAFTAs, twelve Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy, among other honors. With such a vast filmography, Express.co.uk turned to Rotten Tomatoes to rank his movies, and the number one spot is unexpected.
11. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
This science fiction adventure, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr, follows a group attempting to contact alien intelligence. Fans now consider it a spiritual prequel to Disclosure Day. It ranks as Spielberg's 11th best film.
10. Jurassic Park (1993)
Based on Michael Crichton's novel, this blockbuster brought dinosaurs to life with groundbreaking special effects and animatronics. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum, it launched a franchise that continues today. It is his tenth most popular movie.
9. Bridge of Spies (2015)
This Cold War drama, based on real events, features Tom Hanks as a CIA operative negotiating a prisoner exchange. It earned $165 million worldwide on a $40 million budget and received six Oscar nominations, with Mark Rylance winning Best Supporting Actor. It ranks ninth.
8. West Side Story (2021)
Spielberg's fresh take on the classic musical about star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria respected the source material while offering a new vision. Ariana DeBose won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita, a role that earned Rita Moreno the same Oscar 61 years earlier. It ranks eighth.
7. The Fabelmans (2022)
This semi-autobiographical film, Spielberg's most personal, follows young Sammy Fabelman as he discovers how film can reveal truth about his dysfunctional family. It is ranked seventh.
