UFO Headlines | 02.24.25

A release date for Spielberg's UFO movie, UFOs causing trouble at airports, and other UFO-related stories making headlines.

A UFO Newsletter - February 24, 2025

Hello, friends! Welcome to this week's edition of the UFO? UAP? WTF? newsletter. This is a weekly roundup of recent UFO-related headlines, research, events, and other content that you might find interesting.


There’s Another Reason Flights Have Been So Messed Up Lately: UFO Sightings [Futurism]

There’s Another Reason Flights Have Been So Messed Up Lately: UFO Sightings
Amid a terrifying spate of plane crashes, an uptick in UFO sightings seems to be making plane travel even more anxiety-inducing.

Love, war and UFOs: 105-year-old World War II veteran has plenty of stories [mlive]

Love, war and UFOs: 105-year-old World War II veteran has plenty of stories
Gordon Cahours, a U.S. Merchant Marines veteran, once saw a mysterious light in the Indian Ocean during WWII. He shared this and other memories from his house in Ypsilanti, where he’s lived since 1947.

Sotheby’s To Hold ‘Area_51’ Auction Of UFO-Themed Watches In Geneva [Forbes]

Sotheby’s To Hold ‘Area_51’ Auction Of UFO-Themed Watches In Geneva
For the second consecutive year Sotheby’s Geneva is holding a special thematic auction of watches in collaboration with the creative watch collective, heist-out.

Robbie Williams claims psychic powers after UFO sightings dry up: 'I think of people and they phone' [Daily Mail]

Robbie Williams claims psychic powers after UFO sightings dry up
The Angels singer, 51, has long been fascinated by the unexplained, but the pop icon says his days of spotting UFOs are behind him - replaced instead by eerie premonitions.

Some UFOs may be hidden from our national leaders [Mashable]

Some UFOs may be hidden from our national leaders
“Our ballistic missile defense people were very concerned.”

US military pilot describes moment ‘football-sized’ UFO just misses his wing above Los Angeles [The Mirror]

Pilot describes moment ‘football-sized’ UFO just misses hitting his wing
The airman revealed the chilling sighting in a leaked audio tape which captured his conversation with air traffic controllers in the skies above Los Angeles while flying a Homeland Security mission

Aliens or AI? The Future of UFO Sightings Revealed [Science Magazine]

Aliens or AI? The Future of UFO Sightings Revealed! - Science Magazine
UFO sightings are increasingly linked to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rather than alien visitors. AI-driven drones, capable of complex maneuvers, are likely responsible for many reports of unexplained aerial phenomena. These drones are used in various industries for tasks such as surveying and delivery in remote areas. The Pentagon’s AARO may need to shift focus from extraterrestrial investigations to addressing ethical and safety concerns of autonomous drones. The evolving AI landscape might transform UFO sightings into insights on future aviation technologies and surveillance systems. In the realm of UFO sightings, a new phenomenon is on the rise. Experts suggest

Weird Oregon Coast History in Waldport: Monster Legends, UFO Cult, Blowing Up a Bridge [Oregon Coast Beach Connection]

Weird Oregon Coast History in Waldport: Monster Legends, UFO Cult, Blowing Up a Bridge
Dynamiting a bridge, almost blowing up a whale, crooner connection, more

Nazi Art Thief, UFOs and Women at War Among Subjects Covered in Shows Presented by PBS Distribution at Mip London [Variety]

Nazi Art Thief, UFOs and Women at War Among Subjects Covered in Shows Presented by PBS Distribution at Mip London (EXCLUSIVE)
A Nazi art thief, UFOs and women at war are among the subjects covered in new factual shows being presented by PBS Distribution at Mip London.

Steven Spielberg’s Mysterious UFO Movie Gets a New June 2026 Release Date [Bloody Disgusting]

Steven Spielberg’s Mysterious UFO Movie Gets a New June 2026 Release Date
Steven Spielberg is headed back into the science fiction arena with an untitled event movie that’s reportedly centered on UFOs, and Universal has given the project a new release date. Previously set for May 15, 2026, Spielberg’s next will arrive in theaters on June 12, 2026. Steven Spielberg reteams with screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park) on […]

Joseph Kosinski & Jerry Bruckheimer Eyeing Reteam On UFO Disclosure-Themed Feature [Deadline]

Joseph Kosinski & Jerry Bruckheimer Eyeing Reteam On UFO Disclosure-Themed Feature – The Dish
Joseph Kosinski & Jerry Bruckheimer are eyeing a reteam on a UFO disclosure movie following collaborations on ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ and ‘F1.’

What Would Actual Scientific Study of UAPs Look Like? [Universe Today]

What Would Actual Scientific Study of UAPs Look Like?
Is it time to bring the study of UAPs into the scientific realm? New research explains what that would look like.

UFO Tourism Is Booming With These 15 Hotspots To Visit Around The World [Forbes]

UFO Tourism Is Booming With These 15 Hotspots To Visit Around The World
From California to Chile, these are the most unique, fascinating and entertaining UFO hotspots in the world.

Alien Autopsy: UFO hoax producer's flat goes on sale in Hampstead Garden Surburb [The Standard]

London home owned by creator of the Alien Autopsy hoax is up for sale
The story behind the hoax was later turned into a film starring TV presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

Is That UFO in the Sky? The Answer Might Surprise You [Science Magazine]

Is That UFO in the Sky? The Answer Might Surprise You - Science Magazine
The mysterious lights often spotted in night skies are the Starlink satellite array, part of SpaceX’s ambitious project. Starlink aims to provide global broadband internet access, with over 2,000 satellites in orbit. Witnessing these satellites is a chance to reflect on humanity’s progress in connectivity and technological advancement. To identify if the lights seen are Starlink satellites, visit findstarlink.com and enter your zip code for viewing times. These satellites symbolize the potential for bridging digital divides and connecting people worldwide. A curious scene unfolds across night skies worldwide, as a line of lights glides silently above, leaving bewildered observers with

UFO alert in Türkiye’s Gaziantep: Flights halted [Turkiye Today]

UFO alert in Türkiye’s Gaziantep: Flights halted - Türkiye Today
At around 10:00 p.m. local time (GMT+3), pilots of an aircraft reported spotting a bright, unidentified object at an altitude of approximately 8,000 to 10,000

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Jason McClellan

Jason McClellan

Tempe, AZ
Jason McClellan is an author, podcaster, TV personality, veteran UFO researcher and former UFO journalist.