Steven Spielberg On ‘Fabelmans’ Oscar Noms, His First Screenplay Nod, ‘Indiana Jones’ & Why Theatrical B.O. “Will Come Back”

Steven Spielbergs autobiopicThe Fabelmansnotched seven Oscar nominations today including Best Picture and the filmmakers ninth directing nod.

I just recently turned 76, where they say, Whats left to accomplish?

Soon after his parents passed, Spielberg got the urge.

THE FABELMANS, from left: producer Kristie Macosko Krieger (black mask), director Steven Spielberg (front), Seth Rogen (white mask), Julia Butters, producer Tony Kushner (black mask), Keeley Karsten, Sophia Kopera (front), on set, 2022. ph: Merie Weismiller Wallace / © Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionUniversal Pictures / Everett Collection

However, Spielberg isnt pessimistic about the future of theatrical or adult dramas on the big screen.

Im really encouraged by that.

Everything is a process, and I dont have a next film, he tells Deadline.

Universal’s ‘The Fabelmans’Merie Weismiller Wallace/Universal Pictures/Everett Collection