Two AEW stars have made it to the massive screen, and the film they seem in is already turning heads.
Brian Cage and Lance Archer, each currently members of the Don Callis Family in AEW, appear in Steven Spielberg’s recent science fiction movie, Disclosure Day, which opened in theaters on June 12, 2026.
Their scene plays a much larger role within the film’s opening than many individuals first expected. Quite than appearing in a transient cameo, Cage and Archer are featured within the movie’s opening sequence. The audience is dropped right into the center of their match.
The motion takes place in a packed arena that carries a Lucha Underground-style atmosphere. The match unfolds before an lively crowd and Spielberg uses his signature visual style to capture the match’s intensity.
One other familiar wrestling name also appears within the sequence. As previously rumored, Chavo Guerrero Jr. serves because the referee for the bout between Cage and Archer.
After the opening moments of the match, the film shifts its focus to Daniel Kellner, portrayed by Josh O’Connor. He’s shown watching the bout from the gang. From there, the movie transitions into its most important story.
One interesting aspect of the looks is that it remained largely under wraps before release, and the wrestling sequence was not included in trailers or promotional material. This implies many viewers likely went into the film without knowing the AEW stars could be featured so prominently initially.
Pwinsider previously reported that the production filmed several skilled wrestling scenes for the movie, and that has now been confirmed with Cage and Archer making the ultimate cut.
Disclosure Day marks Spielberg’s return to the sci-fi genre, and the story centers on a cybersecurity specialist and an area TV meteorologist who join forces to uncover secret government files tied to alien encounters and suspected extraterrestrial intelligence. Their search pulls them deeper right into a larger web of hidden government secrets.
The film was made on a budget of $115 million and has a runtime of 145 minutes. On its first day, Disclosure Day earned about $12 million worldwide, including around $6 million from early international markets and one other $6 million from domestic preview screenings in the USA. The movie can also be off to a powerful start, with an 82 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.