CBFC Clears Spielbergs Disclosure Day With Minor Cuts, U/A 13+ Certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted a U/A 13+ rating to Steven Spielberg’s science‑fiction thriller Disclosure Day after muting just two words. The decision, announced on June 10, follows the board’s review of three Indian releases that week, including Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, and Backrooms, all of which were cleared without edits.

Under the CBFC’s guidelines, the film’s only alterations were the soft‑silence of the word “sex” in an opening line where protagonist Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) learns that his girlfriend Jane (Eve Hewson) was a nun, and the muted repetition of “f**k.” The edits left the movie’s 145‑minute, 36‑second runtime intact and earned the film a U/A 13+ certificate, allowing viewers aged 13 and older to watch it with parental guidance.

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day reunites a team that has produced several of his most enduring works. The director collaborated with screenwriter David Koepp—known for Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull—and brought back composer John Williams, who has scored Spielberg’s films since 1974. The ensemble cast features Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. The story follows a Kansas City reporter and cybersecurity specialist, Daniel Kellner, as he encounters a mysterious woman amid global upheaval.

The film premiered at Le Grand Rex in Paris on June 2, 2026, and opened in the United States on June 12. Box‑office figures show a U.S. and Canada gross of $19.0 million and $8.6 million in other territories, totaling $27.6 million worldwide. In its opening weekend, Disclosure Day earned $44 million in the U.S., marking the strongest debut for a Spielberg original in recent years.

In India, the release attracted a modest opening of between ₹1.75 crore and ₹2 crore. The timing coincided with several domestic releases, which likely diluted the film’s domestic haul.

The CBFC’s swift clearance—issued the day after the board’s review—underscores the board’s practice of balancing creative intent with community standards. The minimal cuts satisfied the certification guidelines while allowing the film to enter the Indian market on schedule, aligning with Universal Pictures’ international rollout and marketing plan.

Industry observers note that Disclosure Day joins a growing number of high‑profile Hollywood titles that enter India with few or no edits. The CBFC’s handling of the film demonstrates a willingness to accommodate foreign content while maintaining its certification framework.

The film’s performance will be monitored as it continues its global run. While the U.S. box office is expected to extend over several weeks, the Indian release will likely see a gradual decline as the audience narrows.

In short, the CBFC approved Disclosure Day with only two muted words, granting it a U/A 13+ rating and a runtime of 145 minutes and 36 seconds. The movie has already generated significant revenue internationally, and its Indian performance will be tracked as part of the broader assessment of Hollywood’s presence in the Indian market.