Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential and respected filmmakers in the history of cinema. Regarded by many as a pioneer of the blockbuster film, the Mount Rushmore director is responsible for bringing several iconic films to the screen, including Jaws, Saving Private Ryan, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, as well as the Indiana Jones film franchise.In the latest news about the legendary motion picture maestro, Steven Spielberg sat down for a recent interview with Empire, where he shared his perspective on the present and future of film. In the conversation published on April 5, Spielberg even took a moment to praise one of his current filmmaking peers, Dennis Villeneuve. Spielberg praised his masterful execution of his Dune films, which will culminate after the upcoming release of the third film in the series.“Recently, I’ve loved the Dune movies. They are among my favourite science-fiction movies, not just recently, but of all time. Especially the second film. I think [Part Two] is the best movie Denis has ever made. I cannot wait to see the third one. I’m sure he’ll show it to me early. I’m such a fan of his.”Spielberg then went on to compare Villeneuve’s sensibilities in adapting Frank Herbert’s original literary work to Guillermo del Toro’s delicate approach to adapting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.“I love the [Dune] books, and I just think his tribute to the books is like Guillermo [del Toro]’s tribute to Mary Shelley with Frankenstein: he honoured Mary Shelley as I think Denis honoured Frank Herbert.”Steven Spielberg is currently on a press tour for his upcoming film Disclosure Day, which is set to release in theaters on June 12, 2026.Steven Spielberg on horror genre, moreInterestingly, Steven Spielberg opened up about other possibilities for his last few projects as his career on set is moving towards its twilight. While he made clear that horror is a genre that has always piqued his interest, the impact of the new wave of horror directors makes Spielberg hesitant to take on the challenge.Based on his interview with Empire, it's safe to say that Spielberg believes the genre is in capable hands, thanks to one film in particular.“I haven’t directed a horror film yet, and I’ve always wanted to, and someday I may. But there have been some great horror films out already that satisfy that itch. When I see a great horror film like Weapons, I don’t have an itch I need to scratch. I see Weapons, and it doesn’t make me want to make a horror film that’s as scary or scarier than Weapons. It satisfies me so completely, it actually arrests my desire to someday make a really, really scary movie.”Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg also served as the executive producer on Netflix’s recent documentary series, The Dinosaurs, which released on March 6 to extremely positive reviews. The move seems fitting after the director's work on the Jurassic Park franchise and his evident fascination with the prehistoric creatures.Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the four-part series has been extremely successful on streaming since its release, already crossing 23 million views worldwide as per What’s on Netflix.