A renewed interest in UFOs and conspiracy theories is emerging in the United States, fueled by a new film by Steven Spielberg focusing on the 1947 Roswell incident. This surge coincides with the release of a new book by Phil Tinline, which critically examines the pervasive culture of conspiracy thinking within the US. The Roswell incident, involving alleged UFO crash debris, remains a central tenet for many believers. Both the film and the book suggest a broader fascination with unexplained phenomena and distrust in official narratives. Tinline’s work specifically aims to deconstruct the obsessive nature of these beliefs. The current wave of interest highlights the enduring appeal of conspiracy theories in American society and their continued influence on popular culture.