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