Steven Spielberg explained who he thinks embodies hope for the future of cinema, and his answer isn’t really surprising.
The future of cinema is a central concern and issue for all directors, concerned about the legacy of an art for which they have devoted their lives to see it evolve and shine. It is also not insignificant if a small part of current masters raise questions within their works. Indirectly, this was the case of Martin Scorsese with The Irishman et Killers of the Flower Moon or more frontally, by Quentin Tarantino with Once Upon a Time… in HollywoodSam Mendes with Empire of Light or even Steven Spielberg with The Fabelmans.
And what could be more exciting than asking some of its legends which filmmakers are most likely to become the future legends of tomorrow. We know that Martin Scorsese thinks that Ari Aster is an “extraordinary” director and it’s Steven Spielberg’s turn to choose his favorite.
Steven Spielberg when he watches this director’s films
When Spielberg met Peele
During an interview for the TimeSteven Spielberg was asked by the journalist about an element: “Who does he think would be the new Scorsese or the new Spielberg? “. Even if he didn’t fully answer, he very clearly explained who represented real hope for the future of cinema in his eyes:
« I’ve never seen things that way because I’m most interested in the person who has the audacity to go against conventions and tell stories in a language that they will themselves invented. These are the kinds of films that really excite me.
You know, one of my favorite directors today is Jordan Peele because he found a way to take a popular concept and give it a Jordan Peele twist, he takes the shell out of it. Ultimately, we find original thinking in each of his films. I think Jordan and other directors like him really represent hope for the future.«
When you’re Steven Spielberg’s favorite director
After Get Out, Us et NopeJordan Peele has in a short time established himself as a virtuoso and eclectic director in his always renewed approach to horror. Nope is surely his film closest to popular culture since it refers as much to the western as to the Japanese manga to which he adds a good dose of science fiction.
An explosive cocktail which must have greatly impressed Spielberg, constantly in search of innovative cinema. In any case, we never tire of seeing a director like Spielberg talk about a younger colleague with the enthusiasm and kindness that we know from him. Steven Spielberg’s next film on UFOs will be released in theaters on May 13, 2026, while Jordan Peele’s is scheduled for October 21, 2026..
