Director Steven Spielberg starts conceptualizing and developing the story for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Editing, special effects, and musical scoring for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial are completed.
The film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial premieres in US theaters, becoming a critical and commercial success.
The film wins four Academy Awards including Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects at the 55th Oscars.