Steven Spielberg’s fourth film about alien encounters is “Disclosure Day,” following “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” That inspired us to take another look at what Roger Ebert thought about some of the most famous and infamous alien movies,

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

Watch the Alien franchise in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Alien: Earth, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.