Emily Blunt’s 145-Minute Espionage Thriller Officially Becomes #1 Streaming Hit

Emily Blunt has had an incredible 2026 with The Devil Wears Prada 2 and her sci-fi espionage hit, Disclosure Day. She worked with sci-fi superstar Steven Spielberg on the latter, and the film is now a streaming hit. FlixPatrol reported that the 145-minute movie topped the streaming charts at #1 on Peacock on October 11, 2026, in the U.S., taking over some classics.

Spielberg’s return to the alien genre was positively received when it came in theatres back in June, but it divided some fans after a few days. It was a moderate success at the box office, earning $244.6 million against a $115 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). Emily Blunt’s performance, however, was highlighted by fans and critics alike.

Emily Blunt’s Disclosure Day Tops the Charts on Peacock

Emily Blunt in Disclosure Day | Credits: Universal Pictures

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day saw the filmmaker return to the genre that made him so endearing in the first place. After modern-day classics like E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Spielberg came back with the alien/espionage story of two people from different walks of life united by a singular extraterrestrial connection.

FlixPatrol reported that the movie, which dropped on streaming earlier this week, has topped the charts on Peacock. It ranks above films like Coraline, The Grinch, Monster House, and another Spielberg classic, War of the Worlds. It also ranks fourth on Amazon Prime Video and eighth on the Apple TV Store. However, its Peacock ranking is what is making all the noise.

The streaming success is not surprising as the film has a strong star cast, including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, and Eve Hewson. Directed by Spielberg, who returned to the big screen after 2022’s The Fabelmans, the film received mixed-to-positive reviews, with many praising some unforgettable moments in the movie. However, there were a few criticisms, which divided audiences.

Looking at the other films on the list along with Emily Blunt’s sci-fi espionage thriller, it is no wonder that the movie is topping the Peacock charts. Viewers seem to be bringing in the Holiday cheer early with films like The Grinch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Boo! A Madea Halloween. Disclosure Day advocates messages of empathy and positivity, which makes sense with the overall viewer activity on the streamer.

Disclosure Day Box Office Hurt by Reviews and Spielberg Criticism

The cast of Disclosure Day | Credits: Universal Pictures

Disclosure Day scored a 79% on the Tomatometer and 69% on the Popcornmeter (via Rotten Tomatoes, as of October 11, 2026), giving a divided yet mostly positive consensus. Despite the positive reactions, there have been some criticisms of the film, with viewers talking about the convoluted plot and poor CGI. Criticisms were levied at Spielberg as well, with many considering the filmmaker’s image to have led audiences not to look at the film objectively.

While the film received a good opening, with $44 million earned domestically, the reactions dwindled, and the film ended its run with only $244.6 million (via Variety). For a film with so much star power, a legendary filmmaker behind the camera, and a $115 million budget, it was an underwhelming performance at the box office.

Disclosure Day was released in mid-June, following some surprise box office heavyweights like Obsession, Backrooms, and Masters of the Universe. Roughly a month after the release, two of the highest-grossing films of 2026, The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, released to incredible numbers. The run of Obsession and Backrooms certainly impacted Disclosure Day.

Despite positive reviews and praise for Emily Blunt’s performance, the film had an underwhelming run at the box office. Many criticized the convenient and complicated plot points and a message that some called a few years too late. However, the movie seems to have finally found its audience on streaming as it dominates the charts on Peacock.

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