John Williams to Score Steven Spielberg’s Next Film

Veteran composer John Williams is confirmed to score the upcoming film by director Steven Spielberg, marking their 30th collaboration. The project is slated for release in 2026 and will unite two of cinema’s most enduring creative partnerships.

The news underscores the long-standing relationship between Williams and Spielberg. Their partnership began in 1974 with The Sugarland Express, and over more than five decades they have produced many acclaimed films together. This latest film is described as a science-fiction story involving UFOs and features a top-tier cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo.

Williams, now aged 93, had previously indicated that his role in feature composition might wind down, yet his involvement in Spielberg’s next film confirms his ongoing commitment to film scoring. The announcement was made during a tribute event at the Juilliard School, where the institution’s president noted that Williams was actively working with Spielberg in Los Angeles.

Details about the film are limited. Spielberg’s new sci-fi project does not yet have a formal title and the plot remains under wraps. The cast list and 2026 release window are among the few confirmed elements at this stage. The film will be distributed by Universal Pictures and produced under Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment banner.

Their prior collaborations span major franchise and standalone films, including Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and many others. The composer-director duo has become emblematic of Hollywood’s orchestral blockbuster era. With the new film’s announcement, they breach the three-decade milestone of feature collaborations.

Williams’ musical language has long been integral to the tone and reception of Spielberg’s films, marrying orchestral drama with iconic thematic material. While the specific nature of his score for this new film is not yet public, his return signals continuity in the partnership’s creative DNA. Given the sci-fi theme, audiences will likely anticipate a blend of suspense, wonder and emotional resonance typical of their previous work.

For now, fans and industry watchers await more information. The next steps will likely include a formal title reveal, a teaser or trailer, and details about the full scoring process. Williams’ scoring sessions may contribute to early promotional assets, and soundtrack announcements often follow such collaborations.