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.
| Editing | Jordan Mena | Online Editor |
| Crew | Heather Cardone | Title Graphics |
| Production | Derek Mihalik | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Editing | Anthony Dalesandro | Editor |
| Production | Joseph Burg | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Editing | Jordan Mena | Colorist |
| Production | Shon Gale | Production Coordinator |
| Sound | Nick Alheit | Sound |
| Camera | Toby Thiermann | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mara Capozzi | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Darin Kuhlmann | Finishing Producer |
| Production | Laurent Bouzereau | Producer |
| Crew | Jason Chiodo | Mixing Engineer |
| Editing | Guiselle Gonzalez | Assistant Editor |
| Directing | Laurent Bouzereau | Director |
| Production | Tracey Garvin | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| Production | Andrew Stuart | Finishing Producer |
| Crew | Marissa Quintana | Mixing Engineer |