E.T.

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From the friendly alien at the heart of E.T. to the mysterious visitors in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, some of his most celebrated films have explored humanity's fascination with life beyond Earth.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Is it worth paying 0.99% a year for an ETF tailor-made for E.T.?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Highlife's layered guitars, horn sections and storytelling have shaped national identity for more than a century, popularised by legends such as E.T.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“I know E.T. wanted to go home, but I hope that if the movie took place in 2024 that my favorite extra terrestrial would come to my party instead.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

“So you have until tomorrow morning to get back home, Nate, before, like, the FBI is involved. The whole thing is actually like E.T., all these guys running around looking for you in the woods.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle