Close Encounters of the Third Kind Now Streaming Free on YouTube
Steven Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic is free to watch on YouTube, while Disclosure Day hits Peacock on October 9, 2026.
Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind is now available to watch for free on YouTube, according to movieweb.com.
The 1977 film was released by Columbia Pictures on November 16, 1977, and grossed over $306 million worldwide on a $19.4 million budget. It celebrates its 49th anniversary on November 16, 2026.
In 2007, the U.S. Library of Congress added the film to the National Film Registry. As of October 6, 2026, it holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Spielberg directed Jaws before Close Encounters of the Third Kind. His unofficial film debut came at 17 with Firelight.
Disclosure Day heads to Peacock
Disclosure Day is set to stream on Peacock on October 9, 2026.
Quick answers
Where can I watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind for free?
The film is currently available to watch for free on YouTube.
When does Disclosure Day start streaming?
Disclosure Day is set to stream on Peacock on October 9, 2026.
When was Close Encounters of the Third Kind released?
Columbia Pictures released the film on November 16, 1977.