Academy Museum Plans Steven Spielberg Retrospective 2028

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to honor Steven Spielberg with a full-scale retrospective exhibition in 2028, following the success of its 50th-anniversary exhibition for his 1975 blockbuster film 'Jaws.' The current 'Jaws: The Exhibition,' running from September 14 through July 26, is the museum's largest showcase dedicated to a single film and features hundreds of artifacts, interactive experiences, and insights into the film's challenging production and its cultural impact. Spielberg reflected on the difficult filming process, describing it as an "exercise in hubris and futility," and noted that he feared his career might end during its production. The upcoming retrospective will celebrate Spielberg's extensive career, highlighting iconic films such as 'Jaws,' 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' 'E.T.,' 'Jurassic Park,' 'Schindler's List,' and 'The Fabelmans,' among others. Academy Museum director Amy Homma emphasized Spielberg's profound influence on American and world cinema over the past half-century and promised that the retrospective will offer visitors intimate insights into his creative process. The retrospective is expected to include pieces from Spielberg's personal collection as well as loans from studios and private collectors, further cementing his legacy as a visionary filmmaker.