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About 2026 film directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres drama, science fiction, thriller
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by David Koepp
Starring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Wyatt Russell, Eve Hewson, Elizabeth Marvel
Music John Williams
Runtime 145 min
Country United States
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