This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human character drama in the film, crafting key scenes, the film's terrors and tensions, John Williams' score, cast and performances, Spielberg's passion for Arrival, the film's legacy and the spirit it maintains today, and more. Speakers include Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, and Denis Villeneuve.
Unfortunately the movie Three Kinds of Close Encounters is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Crew | Marissa Quintana | Mixing Engineer |
| Production | Shon Gale | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Andrew Stuart | Finishing Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mara Capozzi | Makeup & Hair |
| Editing | Jordan Mena | Colorist |
| Crew | Heather Cardone | Title Graphics |
| Crew | Jason Chiodo | Mixing Engineer |
| Editing | Guiselle Gonzalez | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Tracey Garvin | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Editing | Anthony Dalesandro | Editor |
| Editing | Jordan Mena | Online Editor |
| Production | Joseph Burg | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Production | Laurent Bouzereau | Producer |
| Production | Derek Mihalik | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Camera | Toby Thiermann | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Nick Alheit | Sound |
| Directing | Laurent Bouzereau | Director |
| Production | Darin Kuhlmann | Finishing Producer |