Washington: DOD clears UFO screenplay 'Alone' for release

Following a review period that faced delays due to high submission volumes and pandemic-related disruptions, the security assessment of the "Alone" screenplay concluded. On December 3, 2020, Security Review Specialist Kelly McHale officially notified Elizondo's representatives that the document was cleared for public release. This approval meant that production companies could proceed with developing the film without violating classification protocols.

The clearance process had been closely monitored by Elizondo's legal team, who expressed concerns about administrative delays impacting the project's timeline. An attorney communicated these worries in late October 2020, noting that creative development had stalled pending the Pentagon's decision. Despite these obstacles, the review concluded without requiring substantial modifications to the script.

The approval covered the screenplay's content regarding military investigations of unidentified aerial phenomena. While portions of the review correspondence remain redacted under privacy exemptions, the clearance itself indicated that the Defense Department found no classified information within the creative work. This outcome allowed major studios to move forward with their announced adaptation plans in 2021.