The question for society has never been simple. It has always shifted between uncertainty and possibility. The release of this film does not answer every question, but it does change the context in which those questions must now be addressed. The issue is no longer confined to whispers within classified circles. It is now a matter of global public interest and democratic accountability.

The urgent question is not only “What might be happening?”

It is “What should happen next?”

For decades, information about UAP programs has been held within narrow institutional channels inside the United States government. Those channels were not designed to support the kind of public transparency that the current moment requires. This documentary signals that we have reached a new phase. Senior officials from across the political spectrum, including pivotal figures in national security, now appear on the record confirming the existence of programs that merit immediate and structured oversight.

The claims presented in the film are serious. They describe the recovery of physical craft of unknown origin, the retrieval of biological material, and a quiet, long-term competition among global powers to understand and exploit these technologies. These accounts have profound implications not only for the United States but for the international community.

The path forward requires clarity, responsibility, and a commitment to democratic legitimacy.

The Disclosure Foundation believes that the next chapter must be guided by transparent governance and informed public dialogue. Our mission is disclosure in the broad civic sense. That means supporting a process that is steady, factual, and accountable. It also means recognizing that while the United States holds unique institutional responsibilities, the implications of this issue extend far beyond national borders.

In light of today’s documentary, the path forward requires immediate steps that match the seriousness of the claims presented. The Disclosure Foundation believes several actions must now be pursued.

First, senior officials who appeared in the film and now hold national leadership roles should provide clear public positions. This includes the National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who can clarify the administration’s stance and outline whether a formal review of historical programs is underway. The Vice President, JD Vance, has previously expressed interest in this issue, and the public deserves to understand how that interest translates into policy within the new administration.

Second, Congress must have the opportunity to verify or refute specific claims through direct access to relevant facilities. If sites exist that contain materials referenced by current and former government officials, elected representatives should be escorted into those locations and permitted to review the evidence firsthand.

Third, the Intelligence Community should produce a National Intelligence Estimate on UAP-related activities. An NIE would require coordinated analysis across agencies, assess the credibility of claims regarding recovered materials and long running programs, and give Congress an authoritative baseline for oversight. This mechanism is well established in national security practice and is more achievable than many alternative proposals.

Fourth, whistleblowers who have acted in good faith deserve protection and restitution. A formal mechanism should be established to safeguard those who disclose wrongdoing and to support individuals whose careers or livelihoods were harmed for speaking to authorized channels.

Fifth, this moment calls for scientific engagement. Federal research entities such as the National Science Foundation should create transparent grant programs that allow academia and independent researchers to study UAP-related data without classification barriers or institutional stigma.

Sixth, an inspector general led historical review is needed to provide clarity. Such a review should examine past programs, contracting pathways, funding mechanisms, and the continuity of legacy efforts that have long operated without meaningful oversight.

These steps do not assume the truth of any single claim. They recognize that responsible governance requires verification, transparency, and the active participation of Congress, executive agencies, the Intelligence Community, the scientific community, and the public.

The Disclosure Foundation will continue to support this work. The world is ready for clarity. Our institutions must now rise to meet that expectation.