Summary
A new detail aboutAlien: Romulusmakes a previous statement about “human connection” in the film all the more nerve-wracking in the best way possible.ScreenRantsaw Fede Álvarez and theAlien: Romuluscast take the stage atSan Diego Comic-Con, revealing some details about the upcoming installmentof the historic movie franchise. Ridley Scott’s originalAlienis one of thebest sci-fi movies of all time, though recent installments haven’t seen the same level of acclaim, leaving high expectations on Álvarez to right the ship with something fresh.
Details onAlien: Romulushave been few and far between since its production began, making the SDCC panel all the more exciting. The movie is set to be released on July 22, 2025, and it will be a stand-alone movie not directly connected to any other installment of the franchise. Ridley Scott took a step back after working onPrometheusandAlien: Covenant, but he’s been involved in the process, working with Álvarez on the new movie. On the franchise timeline, it will take place in betweenAlienandAliens.
Alien: Romulus “Human Connection” Point Is Worrying After The “Many Deaths” Comment
Alien: Romulus Seems To Be Setting Fans Up For Heartbreak
When speaking about the film at SDCC, Fede Álvarez made some major statements specifying how his iteration of the franchise would differ from previous versions. When asked what he would explore thematically that hadn’t been done by otherAlienmovies, he mentioned havinga focus on “human connections,” including sibling relationships, that would increase the dramatic stakes of the film. He specified that this would be the first time the franchise had “really, really close people” involved.
Alienmovies being a massacre is nothing new, but seeing the characters perish will be even more jarring, given their close ties.
TheAlien: Romuluscast is composed primarily of young stars, includingCivil War’sCailee Spaeny. Adding to the impact of Álvarez’s statement about the cast, he also mentions thatthere will be “many deaths,” which should be massively impactful for a movie with only six cast members. Of course,Alienmovies being a massacre is nothing new, but seeing the characters perish will be even more jarring, given their close ties.
Why Fede Álvarez Made Alien: Romulus A Practical, Suspense-Based Horror Movie: “It Really Translated”
EXCLUSIVE: Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez explains at SDCC why he made the new franchise movie a practical, suspense-based horror outing.
How The Close Character Dynamic Gives Alien: Romulus Higher Stakes
Survival Will Mean More To The Characters Of Alien: Romulus
Not only willAlien: Romulusviewers have to watch human life get torn to shreds by the deadly xenomorph, but they’ll also have to see siblings mourning siblings and profound human connections ripped apart during the course of the film. The movie seems to be setting up audiences for heartbreak, which could be a really strong sign for the franchise.Alien: Romuluscould distinguish itself asthe most emotional installment to the beloved sci-fi saga.
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
