The first trailer for Alien: Romulus paints Cailee Spaeny's Rain as a protagonist not unlike Sigourney Weaver's Ripley. Spaeny says she "could never be" Weaver, but she tried to make her character as compelling as possible. If Alien: Romulus is a hit, it could pave the way for Rain to become a character that persists across multiple installments.
Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny addresses the comparisons between her new character and Sigourney Weaver's Ripley after the film's trailer dropped. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the latest installment in the long-running Alien franchise serves as a soft reboot of sorts, following a young crew as they encounter a deadly xenomorph. As teased in the latest trailer, the upcoming film features a number of elements that are reminiscent of Ridley Scott's 1979 franchise-starter, the film responsible for first introducing Weaver's Ripley.
Following the release of the first Alien: Romulus trailer, which gives Spaeny's new protagonist,...
Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny addresses the comparisons between her new character and Sigourney Weaver's Ripley after the film's trailer dropped. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the latest installment in the long-running Alien franchise serves as a soft reboot of sorts, following a young crew as they encounter a deadly xenomorph. As teased in the latest trailer, the upcoming film features a number of elements that are reminiscent of Ridley Scott's 1979 franchise-starter, the film responsible for first introducing Weaver's Ripley.
Following the release of the first Alien: Romulus trailer, which gives Spaeny's new protagonist,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant.com
"Alien: Romulus" is a new "Alien" science fiction horror movie, directed by Fede Álvarez as a standalone installment in the "Alien” franchise and ninth film overall, starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, releasing August 16, 2024 in theaters:
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- 3/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Alien: Romulus is addressing design problems of prequels by returning to Alien's original aesthetic. Fede Álvarez's movie maintains consistency with the original 1979 film, helping unify the franchise. Romulus's design suggests a departure from Scott's separate vision, promising a return to the Alien universe.
Ridley Scott's Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant proved divisive for a number of reasons, but the first look at Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus suggests the new movie is fixing at least one major complaint. In many ways, Scott's project was doomed from the start. By promising to explore the origins of one of cinema's most enigmatic and powerful monsters, the veteran filmmaker was almost guaranteed to disappoint somebody. Yet while the stories created more problems than they solved, the two prequel films also fell short in other, less subjective ways.
Both Prometheus and Covenant take place before Alien in the overall franchise timeline.
Ridley Scott's Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant proved divisive for a number of reasons, but the first look at Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus suggests the new movie is fixing at least one major complaint. In many ways, Scott's project was doomed from the start. By promising to explore the origins of one of cinema's most enigmatic and powerful monsters, the veteran filmmaker was almost guaranteed to disappoint somebody. Yet while the stories created more problems than they solved, the two prequel films also fell short in other, less subjective ways.
Both Prometheus and Covenant take place before Alien in the overall franchise timeline.
- 3/26/2024
- by Tommy Lethbridge
- ScreenRant.com
Alien: Romulus excites fans with a terrifying new addition to the franchise, focusing on practical effects and honoring its roots in the Alien universe. Star Cailee Spaeny finds it daunting following in the footsteps of Sigourney Weaver in the franchise. Balancing elements from the original Alien and Aliens movies, Romulus will draw fans in with nods to the past while still creating new, chilling horror.
Alien: Romulus has very quickly rocketed up the list of most anticipated movies of 2024 following the release of its first teaser, and now star Cailee Spaeny has shared her thoughts on the daunting task of honoring the franchise’s most iconic character; Ellen Ripley.
Fans have been waiting a long time for a new addition to the Alien franchise. Since the IP became part of the Disney family, many fans have aired their fears of the property becoming “Disneyfied.” However, the release of Predator prequel,...
Alien: Romulus has very quickly rocketed up the list of most anticipated movies of 2024 following the release of its first teaser, and now star Cailee Spaeny has shared her thoughts on the daunting task of honoring the franchise’s most iconic character; Ellen Ripley.
Fans have been waiting a long time for a new addition to the Alien franchise. Since the IP became part of the Disney family, many fans have aired their fears of the property becoming “Disneyfied.” However, the release of Predator prequel,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Fede Alvarez brings a refreshing change by using practical effects in Alien: Romulus for authenticity and immersion. Alvarez reunites the original Alien team for animatronics and puppets, staying true to the series' roots and enhancing realism. Legendary director Ridley Scott approves Alvarez's approach, emphasizing the minimal role of CGI for an immersive cinematic experience.
Director Fede Álvarez is taking a stand against the CGI trend with his upcoming film, Alien: Romulus. In a recent interview with THR, Álvarez shared his commitment to using practical effects for the film's creatures and sets, mirroring the techniques used in the iconic 1986 film Aliens.
The director's passion for practical effects extends beyond just the creatures. "I have this obsession with no green screens, so we built every creature and set," Álvarez said. "Everything had to be built so we were really living and breathing in these spaces." While he acknowledges the value of CGI in certain situations,...
Director Fede Álvarez is taking a stand against the CGI trend with his upcoming film, Alien: Romulus. In a recent interview with THR, Álvarez shared his commitment to using practical effects for the film's creatures and sets, mirroring the techniques used in the iconic 1986 film Aliens.
The director's passion for practical effects extends beyond just the creatures. "I have this obsession with no green screens, so we built every creature and set," Álvarez said. "Everything had to be built so we were really living and breathing in these spaces." While he acknowledges the value of CGI in certain situations,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
Ridley Scott y Fede Álvarez nos llevan de vuelta al universo ‘Alien’. Descubre el teaser tráiler y póster de ‘Alien: Romulus’. © Disney
“Alien: Romulus” es la nueva entrega de la icónica saga producida por Ridley Scott y dirigida por Fede Álvarez.
Bajo la dirección de Fede Álvarez, reconocido por sus éxitos como “Posesión Infernal” y “No Respires” y ambientada entre los eventos de “Alien” de 1979 y su secuela “Aliens” de 1986, esta película nos lleva de vuelta a las raíces de la franquicia que cautivó a millones. En esta nueva entrega, un grupo de jóvenes colonizadores espaciales se encuentra cara a cara con la forma de vida más aterradora del universo cuando rebuscan en las profundidades de una estación espacial abandonada.
La película está protagonizada por Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Matar es Fácil”), Archie Renaux (“Sombra y Hueso”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”) y Aileen Wu.
“Alien: Romulus” es la nueva entrega de la icónica saga producida por Ridley Scott y dirigida por Fede Álvarez.
Bajo la dirección de Fede Álvarez, reconocido por sus éxitos como “Posesión Infernal” y “No Respires” y ambientada entre los eventos de “Alien” de 1979 y su secuela “Aliens” de 1986, esta película nos lleva de vuelta a las raíces de la franquicia que cautivó a millones. En esta nueva entrega, un grupo de jóvenes colonizadores espaciales se encuentra cara a cara con la forma de vida más aterradora del universo cuando rebuscan en las profundidades de una estación espacial abandonada.
La película está protagonizada por Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Matar es Fácil”), Archie Renaux (“Sombra y Hueso”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”) y Aileen Wu.
- 3/25/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
This August will finally see the return of the “Alien” franchise with Fede Álvarez’s “Alien: Romulus.” Taking place between the events of the first two movies, last week’s ‘Romulus’ teaser trailer helped build some anticipation as the new installment takes place on a space station (an obvious inspiration from the video game “Alien: Isolation”). Actresses in the past, such as Noomi Rapace in “Prometheus” and Katherine Waterston in “Alien: Covenant,” have been compared to Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, but new ‘Romulus’ star Cailee Spaeny tells Total Film she has big shoes to fill and won’t try replicating that character.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Alien: Romulus director ensures R-rating, avoiding PG-13 mistake of Alien Vs Predator, per franchise tradition of gory horror. Fede Alvarez's upcoming reboot approved by Ridley Scott for a gritty, disgusting storyline between Alien and Aliens in franchise timeline. Alien: Romulus expected to maintain R-rating like predecessors, staying true to tradition of gruesome gore and adult-oriented horror.
While the rating of Alien: Romulus has not yet been announced, the reboot looks almost certain to avoid one major blunder the franchise made 20 years ago. The Alien franchise has been through many incarnations. The series started life as a claustrophobic space-set slasher when director Ridley Scott’s Alien arrived in 1979. Director James Cameron’s Aliens transformed the franchise into an action-forward adventure, while David Fincher’s Alien 3 brought the series right back to grim, nihilistic horror. 1997’s bizarre Alien: Resurrection saw Jean-Pierre Jeunet add some unexpected, and not entirely welcome, black...
While the rating of Alien: Romulus has not yet been announced, the reboot looks almost certain to avoid one major blunder the franchise made 20 years ago. The Alien franchise has been through many incarnations. The series started life as a claustrophobic space-set slasher when director Ridley Scott’s Alien arrived in 1979. Director James Cameron’s Aliens transformed the franchise into an action-forward adventure, while David Fincher’s Alien 3 brought the series right back to grim, nihilistic horror. 1997’s bizarre Alien: Resurrection saw Jean-Pierre Jeunet add some unexpected, and not entirely welcome, black...
- 3/25/2024
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Ridley Scott is undoubtedly one of the most popular directors of all time; he has made a name for himself directing iconic films such as Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, The Martian, and many other incredible films.
A scene from Blade Runner
In terms of directing, Ridley Scott has a meticulous and atmospheric style with an emphasis on visuals, thus creating powerful images in all of his films. He has directed a wide variety of films, ranging from epics to sci-fi to crime films, among many others. With that said, an industry insider predicts that Alien: Romulus‘ storyline will invoke the se*ual elements similar to the original Ridley Scott movie.
An Industry Insider Believes Alien: Romulus‘ Storyline Will Have Similar Alien
Industry insider Jeff Sneider in a recent podcast expressed a desire for a fresh perspective in the upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, suggesting a different time or setting for the narrative.
A scene from Blade Runner
In terms of directing, Ridley Scott has a meticulous and atmospheric style with an emphasis on visuals, thus creating powerful images in all of his films. He has directed a wide variety of films, ranging from epics to sci-fi to crime films, among many others. With that said, an industry insider predicts that Alien: Romulus‘ storyline will invoke the se*ual elements similar to the original Ridley Scott movie.
An Industry Insider Believes Alien: Romulus‘ Storyline Will Have Similar Alien
Industry insider Jeff Sneider in a recent podcast expressed a desire for a fresh perspective in the upcoming Alien: Romulus movie, suggesting a different time or setting for the narrative.
- 3/25/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Alien: Romulus will star Cailee Spaeny in the lead role, and she's looking to honor original star Sigourney Weaver with the new movie.
In an interview with Total Film (per GamesRadar), Spaeny commented on coming into the franchise as such a big fan of Alien. She addressed a moment in the trailer that sees her character, Raines, stepping out of an elevator with a Pulse rifle in a moment that's reminiscent of Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley. Spaeny said she could never "be" Weaver, but inspired by the franchise's original star, she gave her all to the role that she plays in Alien: Romulus.
Related Everything We Know About Alien: Romulus Who is directing the new Alien: Romulus? What does the title mean? When will it be released? We have the answers to all of these questions and more!
"I definitely did everything that I could to bring that character to life,...
In an interview with Total Film (per GamesRadar), Spaeny commented on coming into the franchise as such a big fan of Alien. She addressed a moment in the trailer that sees her character, Raines, stepping out of an elevator with a Pulse rifle in a moment that's reminiscent of Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley. Spaeny said she could never "be" Weaver, but inspired by the franchise's original star, she gave her all to the role that she plays in Alien: Romulus.
Related Everything We Know About Alien: Romulus Who is directing the new Alien: Romulus? What does the title mean? When will it be released? We have the answers to all of these questions and more!
"I definitely did everything that I could to bring that character to life,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
No one can hear your scream in space, but in a packed theater? Everyone can, thanks to the Alien franchise. The Alien movies have made audiences radiate fear since Ridley Scott first brought a terrifying Xenomorph to life on the silver screen in 1979. Now, the iconic movie monster is poised to return to theaters again in Alien: Romulus.
Following the surprise success of Prey on Hulu/Disney+, 20th Century Studios and Disney wasted no time and started developing more Predator and Alien projects for both TV and cinema. While Ridley Scott has long shepherded the Alien franchise, filmmaker Fede Álvarez is taking the reign of this new film, which 20th Century Studios has claimed will take the franchise back to its roots. Find out exactly what that means and all the other essential information about Alien: Romulus.
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Following the surprise success of Prey on Hulu/Disney+, 20th Century Studios and Disney wasted no time and started developing more Predator and Alien projects for both TV and cinema. While Ridley Scott has long shepherded the Alien franchise, filmmaker Fede Álvarez is taking the reign of this new film, which 20th Century Studios has claimed will take the franchise back to its roots. Find out exactly what that means and all the other essential information about Alien: Romulus.
Is There a Trailer for Alien: Romulus?
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- 3/24/2024
- by Sean Alexander
- Comic Book Resources
Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez is not abandoning Prometheus and Covenant in his new addition to the franchise, honoring their significance. Despite controversies surrounding Prometheus and Covenant, Álvarez's approach to Romulus includes deep connections to the prequels, respecting their place. Alien: Romulus stands as a largely standalone story, with metaphorical ties to previous movies and a focus on a new group facing Xenomorphs.
Although Ridley Scott's Alien prequel story has been sidelined, Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez has confirmed that Prometheus and Covenant are not being completely abandoned in his new addition to the franchise. Since the 1979 original, Alien has undergone multiple lore revisions and developments. Some, such as the arrival of the Queen in Aliens, have enhanced the mythology around the saga's central monster, whereas others have fallen flat. However, while Covenant and Prometheus both made controversial changes to the story, Álvarez has indicated that they won't be ignored in his movie.
Although Ridley Scott's Alien prequel story has been sidelined, Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez has confirmed that Prometheus and Covenant are not being completely abandoned in his new addition to the franchise. Since the 1979 original, Alien has undergone multiple lore revisions and developments. Some, such as the arrival of the Queen in Aliens, have enhanced the mythology around the saga's central monster, whereas others have fallen flat. However, while Covenant and Prometheus both made controversial changes to the story, Álvarez has indicated that they won't be ignored in his movie.
- 3/24/2024
- by Tommy Lethbridge
- ScreenRant.com
Alien: Romulus isn't going to be a CGI-fest.
Speaking about the upcoming film with THR, director Fede Álvarez commented on the movie's special effects. He shared how he'd brought in the same team who developed the Xenomorphs for James Cameron's Aliens to help craft the new creatures for Alien: Romulus. The filmmaker also addressed how spaceships were built and miniatures were used for the sets. That's not to say that there's no VFX in the film at all, but Álvarez suggested that it's only used as sparingly as possible, as the idea is for the audience to never pick up on it, taking them out of the movie.
Related Director Hints Alien: Romulus Will Be Scarier Than the First Alien Movie Director Fede lvarez says Alien: Romulus will avoid the pitfalls of Ridley Scotts Alien by doubling down on the sheer horror of the slasher story.
"For the creatures,...
Speaking about the upcoming film with THR, director Fede Álvarez commented on the movie's special effects. He shared how he'd brought in the same team who developed the Xenomorphs for James Cameron's Aliens to help craft the new creatures for Alien: Romulus. The filmmaker also addressed how spaceships were built and miniatures were used for the sets. That's not to say that there's no VFX in the film at all, but Álvarez suggested that it's only used as sparingly as possible, as the idea is for the audience to never pick up on it, taking them out of the movie.
Related Director Hints Alien: Romulus Will Be Scarier Than the First Alien Movie Director Fede lvarez says Alien: Romulus will avoid the pitfalls of Ridley Scotts Alien by doubling down on the sheer horror of the slasher story.
"For the creatures,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Fede Álvarez’s Vision Materializes with Ridley Scott’s Nod in ‘Alien: Romulus’ The much-anticipated ‘Alien: Romulus’ has finally offered fans a glimpse into its dark corridors with the release of its first teaser. Director Fede Álvarez, who casually pitched the idea to Ridley Scott years ago, has seen his vision come to life with the blessing of the original ‘Alien’ creators. Álvarez didn’t hesitate when Scott reached out, ready to bring his unique take on the iconic franchise to the screen. Back to Practical Effects with a Gruesome Twist In an industry leaning heavily towards CGI, Álvarez stands firm in his
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- 3/23/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The use of special effects is quite common in movies nowadays but director Fede Alvarez is making sure everything feels authentic in his 2024 movie, Alien: Romulus. In one of his recent interviews, the director explained that he preferred to create the movie without green screens. The film serves as a standalone interquel set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Unlike Romulus, Alien and Aliens both relied on CGI.
David Jonsson in Alien: Romulus
The film focuses on a group of young space colonizers who come face to face with terrifying otherworldly creatures while exploring a derelict space station. It’s not like Alvarez hates using CGI as he has used special effects in the past in his movies like Evil Dead (2013) and a short film, Panic Attack! (2009).
Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez says all creatures were built on the sets Alien: Romulus is scheduled for August 2024
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David Jonsson in Alien: Romulus
The film focuses on a group of young space colonizers who come face to face with terrifying otherworldly creatures while exploring a derelict space station. It’s not like Alvarez hates using CGI as he has used special effects in the past in his movies like Evil Dead (2013) and a short film, Panic Attack! (2009).
Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez says all creatures were built on the sets Alien: Romulus is scheduled for August 2024
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- 3/23/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Fans are undoubtedly excited for the next installment of the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. Between new images and a recent trailer, director Fede Álvarez looks to have directed a truly chilling entry into the long-running sci fi series. And to add to that excitement, Álvarez revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Romulus primarily uses practical effects in the film.
- 3/23/2024
- by John Lutz
- Collider.com
Alien: Romulus aims to return to the roots of the Alien franchise, closely resembling the original movies aesthetically and narratively. Director Fede Álvarez cites Alien: Isolation as a major influence on the film, drawing parallels in design, atmosphere, and narrative structure. Although Romulus shares similarities with Isolation, it is a standalone film with differences in story and characters, offering a unique Alien experience.
The Alien: Romulus trailer has revealed multiple links to other entries in the Alien movie series, but the project's biggest connection may not be to a fellow film. Following the mixed reception to Ridley Scott's two prequel movies, Alien: Romulus already looks like a return to the franchise's roots. Aesthetically and narratively, the movie is much closer to Alien and Aliens than other entries, occurring between the two movies in the overall Alien timeline. With this positioning, however, Romulus actually has much closer ties to an...
The Alien: Romulus trailer has revealed multiple links to other entries in the Alien movie series, but the project's biggest connection may not be to a fellow film. Following the mixed reception to Ridley Scott's two prequel movies, Alien: Romulus already looks like a return to the franchise's roots. Aesthetically and narratively, the movie is much closer to Alien and Aliens than other entries, occurring between the two movies in the overall Alien timeline. With this positioning, however, Romulus actually has much closer ties to an...
- 3/23/2024
- by Tommy Lethbridge
- ScreenRant.com
Xenomorph label for Alien creatures emerged 7 years after iconic film, largely capitalized on for marketing value. Misnomer "Xenomorph" originated as Lt. Gorman's mention in Aliens, officially dubbed ambiguous alien life form. Latin names for Alien creatures define behavior more accurately than Xenomorph, used in later film scripts.
With the first trailer dropping for Fede Alvarez's anticipated Alien: Romulus in late March, fans got an up-close look at the slavering Xenomorphs set to terrorize a new space crew on August 16, 2024. Of course, the term "Xenomorph" was first coined in James Cameron's militaristic sequel Aliens and has since been associated with the hulking alien creature with an oblong head and rows of metallic teeth.
However, in the original Alien movie directed by Ridley Scott, the deadly extraterrestrial was referred to as an alien organism, creature, or monster. When the label Xenomorph was introduced in the action-packed sequel seven years later,...
With the first trailer dropping for Fede Alvarez's anticipated Alien: Romulus in late March, fans got an up-close look at the slavering Xenomorphs set to terrorize a new space crew on August 16, 2024. Of course, the term "Xenomorph" was first coined in James Cameron's militaristic sequel Aliens and has since been associated with the hulking alien creature with an oblong head and rows of metallic teeth.
However, in the original Alien movie directed by Ridley Scott, the deadly extraterrestrial was referred to as an alien organism, creature, or monster. When the label Xenomorph was introduced in the action-packed sequel seven years later,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jake Dee
- MovieWeb
Consider this a rite of passage for the "Alien" franchise. Any time a new movie is set to debut, the most pressing question on the minds of fans typically manifests around how the Xenomorph design will look this time around. Every movie has brought its own twist on the formula of H.R. Giger's classic original conception, either opting for a more animalistic look (as in "Alien 3") or more like an unholy mash-up prototype (on display in both "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant") that mostly only hints at the well-known creature from the original. But arguably no director added to the lore and made it their own quite like James Cameron did with "Aliens," introducing the concept of the Xenomorph queen and reimagining the species as an insect-like hive.
While the rest of us are still coming down from the high produced by the excellent "Alien: Romulus" teaser, director Fede Álvarez...
While the rest of us are still coming down from the high produced by the excellent "Alien: Romulus" teaser, director Fede Álvarez...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story showed how to repair damage in a sci-fi franchise but Romulus director Fede Alvarez must bring his A-game
Back in the day, if you accidentally created a giant plot hole in your science fiction saga, you were done, your goose droid cooked, with nothing to look forward to but the prospect of future generations looking back scornfully at your ever-sullied work of cinema.
But then along came Star Wars: Rogue One, a movie that somehow made sense of all the really silly bits in 1977’s Star Wars, such as the climactic sequence in which Luke Skywalker managed to blow up the Death Star in his tiny little star fighter. It turned out (albeit nearly 40 years later) that this wasn’t a plot hole but an ingenious deliberate flaw in the giant planet-killing monstrosity’s system planted there by Imperial scientist Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen...
Back in the day, if you accidentally created a giant plot hole in your science fiction saga, you were done, your goose droid cooked, with nothing to look forward to but the prospect of future generations looking back scornfully at your ever-sullied work of cinema.
But then along came Star Wars: Rogue One, a movie that somehow made sense of all the really silly bits in 1977’s Star Wars, such as the climactic sequence in which Luke Skywalker managed to blow up the Death Star in his tiny little star fighter. It turned out (albeit nearly 40 years later) that this wasn’t a plot hole but an ingenious deliberate flaw in the giant planet-killing monstrosity’s system planted there by Imperial scientist Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Alien: Romulus promises to bring something never seen before in the history of humanity. Director Fede Álvarez ensures the new installment will not upset the canon, maintaining the style and look of the beloved Alien movies. With key members from previous movies involved, Alien: Romulus aims to captivate audiences with a thrilling return to the roots of the franchise.
Now that we’ve had a glimpse at the next Alien movie, Alien: Romulus, thanks to the release of the first trailer, director Fede Álvarez has teased how the installment will stand out from the rest of the series. Speaking with EW, Álvarez declared that Alien: Romulus does things that have never been seen before “in the history of humanity.” Which, if not hyperbolic, is sure to make the Alien sequel/prequel a must see when it lands in theaters later this year.
"Without spoiling too much, it is a glimpse...
Now that we’ve had a glimpse at the next Alien movie, Alien: Romulus, thanks to the release of the first trailer, director Fede Álvarez has teased how the installment will stand out from the rest of the series. Speaking with EW, Álvarez declared that Alien: Romulus does things that have never been seen before “in the history of humanity.” Which, if not hyperbolic, is sure to make the Alien sequel/prequel a must see when it lands in theaters later this year.
"Without spoiling too much, it is a glimpse...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Alien: Romulus trailer confirms a survival horror tone, teasing a return to basics for the franchise. Alvarez's focus on horror with Alien: Romulus is a fresh start needed after divisive prior films. Alien: Romulus is delivering what the franchise needs after Prometheus and Covenant.
Alien: Romulus’ first trailer highlights the tone of the movie and all but confirms that the film will fulfill its massive horror promise by returning to Ridley Scott's original formula. After a long period of anticipation, the first Alien: Romulus trailer offered a first look at the new Alien movie by Fede Álvarez, which will act as a standalone entry in the franchise. Alien: Romulus is one of two upcoming live-action Alien projects, the second being FX’s Alien TV show.
The fact that the new Alien movie was going to be helmed by a director known for horror films such as Evil Dead...
Alien: Romulus’ first trailer highlights the tone of the movie and all but confirms that the film will fulfill its massive horror promise by returning to Ridley Scott's original formula. After a long period of anticipation, the first Alien: Romulus trailer offered a first look at the new Alien movie by Fede Álvarez, which will act as a standalone entry in the franchise. Alien: Romulus is one of two upcoming live-action Alien projects, the second being FX’s Alien TV show.
The fact that the new Alien movie was going to be helmed by a director known for horror films such as Evil Dead...
- 3/22/2024
- by Marcelo Leite
- ScreenRant.com
The sci-fi horror genre is bracing for impact as Fede Alvarez, celebrated for reinvigorating horror with his take on ‘Evil Dead’, unleashes a spine-chilling teaser for ‘Alien: Romulus’. The brief yet harrowing footage promises a return to the nerve-wracking suspense and iconic creatures that have defined the Alien legacy. Alvarez, in collaboration with Rodo Sayagues, delves into the uncharted territory between the original Alien and its sequel Aliens, offering a fresh narrative while maintaining reverence for its predecessors. The duo’s history of successful partnership, having worked together on ‘Don’t Breathe’, sets high expectations for this latest endeavor. The pair previously
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- 3/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Alien: Romulus is a return to the horror tone of the original Alien film, focusing on survival against unknown threats. The teaser trailer hints at a more simplistic and gritty approach, distancing from the complex narrative of Prometheus. By prioritizing character development and vulnerability, Alien: Romulus aims to recapture what made the first Alien movie successful.
In its 60-second teaser trailer, Alien: Romulus showed pretty much everything that went wrong with Ridley Scott's Prometheus. Directed by Fede Álvarez of the Evil Dead and Don't Breathe fame, Alien: Romulus serves as the ninth installment in the Alien franchise (including the crossover movies). While most details surrounding its plot are under the covers, its story will reportedly be set between the events of the first two Alien films, Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
Alien: Romulus' timeline suggests that its depiction of outer space technology will be less modern and more similar to the...
In its 60-second teaser trailer, Alien: Romulus showed pretty much everything that went wrong with Ridley Scott's Prometheus. Directed by Fede Álvarez of the Evil Dead and Don't Breathe fame, Alien: Romulus serves as the ninth installment in the Alien franchise (including the crossover movies). While most details surrounding its plot are under the covers, its story will reportedly be set between the events of the first two Alien films, Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
Alien: Romulus' timeline suggests that its depiction of outer space technology will be less modern and more similar to the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Dhruv Sharma
- ScreenRant.com
Alien: Romulus promises to deliver the sheer horror missing not only from the first Alien film but also in subsequent installments in the series.
Ridley Scott's Alien achieved what few films only attempted in a decade saturated by slasher flicks. The period birthed numerous exceptional horror movies like Carrie and Halloween, but Scott's 1979 film stood out with its horrific premise: combining claustrophobia and astrophobia with a sci-fi slasher set in outer space. The tagline "In space, no one can hear you scream" has since become the catchphrase of the Alien film series, something director Fede Álvarez says he will leverage in Alien: Romulus, the seventh mainline Alien film. In an interview with Variety, the director explains how his movie will double down on horror without comic relief, which he considered the recurring pitfall of prior Alien movies.
Related Isabela Merced Teases 'Disgusting' Alien: Romulus Scene Alien: Romulus...
Ridley Scott's Alien achieved what few films only attempted in a decade saturated by slasher flicks. The period birthed numerous exceptional horror movies like Carrie and Halloween, but Scott's 1979 film stood out with its horrific premise: combining claustrophobia and astrophobia with a sci-fi slasher set in outer space. The tagline "In space, no one can hear you scream" has since become the catchphrase of the Alien film series, something director Fede Álvarez says he will leverage in Alien: Romulus, the seventh mainline Alien film. In an interview with Variety, the director explains how his movie will double down on horror without comic relief, which he considered the recurring pitfall of prior Alien movies.
Related Isabela Merced Teases 'Disgusting' Alien: Romulus Scene Alien: Romulus...
- 3/21/2024
- by Manuel Demegillo
- Comic Book Resources
Director Fede Álvarez says new and long-time fans of the first two Alien films will be pleasantly surprised by Alien: Romulus.
There's an overwhelming consensus that Alien and Aliens were the best films of the franchise and many consider subsequent installments subpar or even unnecessary. This divide has been evident even in the films where Sigourney Weaver reprised her role as Ellen Ripley; Alien 3 was considered a disappointing culmination of a trilogy, and many considered Alien: Resurrection too ham-fisted to take seriously. In an interview with Variety, director Fede Álvarez explains how Alien: Romulus will attempt to capture the spirit of the first two films while infusing new life into the series. He also revealed that Ridley Scott and James Cameron were heavily involved in developing the latest movie.
Related Alien: Romulus Star Teases Fede lvarez's Unique Spin on the Sci-Fi Franchise: 'It's Very, Very, Very Different' Alien: Romulus...
There's an overwhelming consensus that Alien and Aliens were the best films of the franchise and many consider subsequent installments subpar or even unnecessary. This divide has been evident even in the films where Sigourney Weaver reprised her role as Ellen Ripley; Alien 3 was considered a disappointing culmination of a trilogy, and many considered Alien: Resurrection too ham-fisted to take seriously. In an interview with Variety, director Fede Álvarez explains how Alien: Romulus will attempt to capture the spirit of the first two films while infusing new life into the series. He also revealed that Ridley Scott and James Cameron were heavily involved in developing the latest movie.
Related Alien: Romulus Star Teases Fede lvarez's Unique Spin on the Sci-Fi Franchise: 'It's Very, Very, Very Different' Alien: Romulus...
- 3/21/2024
- by Manuel Demegillo
- Comic Book Resources
There’s Only One Reason You Need to be Super Hyped up for ‘Alien: Romulus’ and it’s Not Ridley Scott
Alien: Romulus dropped its first teaser this week giving viewers a glimpse of the horrors that await them on a space station swarmed with one of the deadliest alien species. The upcoming film is the seventh installment in the Alien franchise (excluding the crossover movies), which began with 1979’s Alien directed by Ridley Scott.
Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine in Alien: Romulus
While fans might be excited about the project because of its connection to Scott’s films in the franchise, the acclaimed director only serves as a producer this time. Instead, director Fede Álvarez, who is known for his work on some of the best horror films of the past decades, is helming the project. Here is why Fede Álvarez is the key factor behind the hype for Alien: Romulus.
Fede Álvarez Directing Alien: Romulus Should Have Horror Fans Super Hyped
In March 2022, Fede Álvarez was announced as the...
Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine in Alien: Romulus
While fans might be excited about the project because of its connection to Scott’s films in the franchise, the acclaimed director only serves as a producer this time. Instead, director Fede Álvarez, who is known for his work on some of the best horror films of the past decades, is helming the project. Here is why Fede Álvarez is the key factor behind the hype for Alien: Romulus.
Fede Álvarez Directing Alien: Romulus Should Have Horror Fans Super Hyped
In March 2022, Fede Álvarez was announced as the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Ridley Scott’s Alien is iconic in many ways. Not only was it a turning point for the action genre, but Sigourney Weaver became one of the first female actresses to classify as a major action hero. It set records straight and opened a new door of opportunities for the franchise itself. In the midst of this, sequels and spin-offs were made. While some were well received, others not so much.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien
The latest installment in the franchise, Alien: Romulus had a lot relying on it. To carry a legacy as big as that of Scott’s and appease the audience at the same time is no small feat. However, its attempt to honor the same may have also become its own bane.
There’s Only One Reason You Need to be Super Hyped up for ‘Alien: Romulus’ and it’s Not Ridley Scott
Everything that glitters is not always gold.
Sigourney Weaver in Alien
The latest installment in the franchise, Alien: Romulus had a lot relying on it. To carry a legacy as big as that of Scott’s and appease the audience at the same time is no small feat. However, its attempt to honor the same may have also become its own bane.
There’s Only One Reason You Need to be Super Hyped up for ‘Alien: Romulus’ and it’s Not Ridley Scott
Everything that glitters is not always gold.
- 3/21/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Quick Links Latest News On Alien: Romulus Alien: Romulus Release Date Alien: Romulus Cast Why Ridley Scott Isn't Directing The New Alien Movie Alien: Romulus Plot Synopsis & Story Details Alien: Romulus Trailer Alien: Romulus Further News & Info Alien: Romulus is a standalone story in the Alien franchise that doesn't heavily rely on previous entries, offering a potential return to the claustrophobic horror of the franchise's roots. Alien: Romulus will take place between the events of Alien and Aliens in the franchise timeline. The new Alien movie, directed by Álvarez and produced by Scott, will feature a young cast and take a darker, more frightening approach to the Alien universe, potentially reinvigorating the franchise and exploring new territory.
Alien: Romulus is the upcoming new Alien movie from director Fede Álvarez, and a great deal about the cast, story, and release date of Alien 7 has been revealed. Starting with Ridley Scott's 1979 movie,...
Alien: Romulus is the upcoming new Alien movie from director Fede Álvarez, and a great deal about the cast, story, and release date of Alien 7 has been revealed. Starting with Ridley Scott's 1979 movie,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Dalton Norman, Jack Walters, Tom Russell
- ScreenRant.com
Alien: Romulus is linked to the Alien franchise, and has connections to the franchise from Alien to Alien: Covenant. Director Fede Álvarez crafted the film to provide both new viewers and hardcore fans with a unique experience. The inspiration for Alien: Romulus came from a moment in Aliens.
Following the release of the first trailer for this year’s Alien outing, Alien: Romulus, director Fede Álvarez has revealed how connected to the rest of the franchise the latest installment will be. And it’s perhaps a lot more connected than we originally thought. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Álvarez revealed that, despite previous reports claiming Romulus would be largely “unconnected” to the likes of Alien: Covenant, this is far from the case.
“That’s not correct, but it does take place between the two movies. The way we crafted it is if you haven’t seen any of them,...
Following the release of the first trailer for this year’s Alien outing, Alien: Romulus, director Fede Álvarez has revealed how connected to the rest of the franchise the latest installment will be. And it’s perhaps a lot more connected than we originally thought. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Álvarez revealed that, despite previous reports claiming Romulus would be largely “unconnected” to the likes of Alien: Covenant, this is far from the case.
“That’s not correct, but it does take place between the two movies. The way we crafted it is if you haven’t seen any of them,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
We’ve been learning bits and pieces of information about Alien: Romulus in the wake of the teaser trailer debuting yesterday, with director Fede Alvarez hitting the interview circuit to further preview what’s coming. For starters, the brand new movie isn’t messing with the franchise’s timeline, keeping all previous movies within the canon!
We know that Alien: Romulus takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s original classic Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, but where precisely on the timeline does it fall?
Alvarez tells Games Radar, “It takes place 20 years after the first film.”
“Technology in the world of Alien can change vastly, but I think it’s not dependent on time,” he adds. “It’s dependent on place. Where you are. So the characters of this movie and the world are very blue-collar. The technology is still very low-tech and analog. And, look, I...
We know that Alien: Romulus takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s original classic Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, but where precisely on the timeline does it fall?
Alvarez tells Games Radar, “It takes place 20 years after the first film.”
“Technology in the world of Alien can change vastly, but I think it’s not dependent on time,” he adds. “It’s dependent on place. Where you are. So the characters of this movie and the world are very blue-collar. The technology is still very low-tech and analog. And, look, I...
- 3/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
20th Century Studios’ has debuted a teaser trailer for the sci-fi/horror-thriller ‘Alien: Romulus’.
The movie takes the phenomenally successful ‘Alien’ franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonisers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine in 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Coming from writer and director Fede Alvarez, the film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu.
Also in trailers – “It’s not what I’m into right now…” New trailer checks in for ‘The Fall Guy’
The movie hits cinemas on August 16th.
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The movie takes the phenomenally successful ‘Alien’ franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonisers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine in 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Coming from writer and director Fede Alvarez, the film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu.
Also in trailers – “It’s not what I’m into right now…” New trailer checks in for ‘The Fall Guy’
The movie hits cinemas on August 16th.
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- 3/21/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Fede Alvarez has talked about his upcoming sci-fi horror sequel, Alien: Romulus, and reveals that James Cameron has seen a cut of the film and “loved it.”
The teaser trailer for this August’s Alien franchise entry Alien: Romulus emerged like a chestburster yesterday, and we’ve already had a bit of a poke around to see what details we can learn from it.
To mark the trailer’s launch, though, writer-director Fede Alvarez talked to The Hollywood Reporter, and talked about how the idea for the sci-fi horror began as a pitch to Ridley Scott (who’s producer on Romulus).
We’ve heard before that Scott, who directed both the original Alien in 1979 and its 21st century prequels Prometheus and Alien Covenant, has been heavily involved in the film. What the interview reveals is that James Cameron was also involved – offering notes and suggestions to Alvarez on its script...
The teaser trailer for this August’s Alien franchise entry Alien: Romulus emerged like a chestburster yesterday, and we’ve already had a bit of a poke around to see what details we can learn from it.
To mark the trailer’s launch, though, writer-director Fede Alvarez talked to The Hollywood Reporter, and talked about how the idea for the sci-fi horror began as a pitch to Ridley Scott (who’s producer on Romulus).
We’ve heard before that Scott, who directed both the original Alien in 1979 and its 21st century prequels Prometheus and Alien Covenant, has been heavily involved in the film. What the interview reveals is that James Cameron was also involved – offering notes and suggestions to Alvarez on its script...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The upcoming horror film Alien: Romulus had its first official plot details revealed by the studio behind the project.
Thanks to some scattered quotes from actors involved with the project, fans haven't been entirely in the dark regarding all the details of the next entry in the franchise.
Star Cailee Spaney previously revealed to Variety that the movie will take place between the original two films - specifically, 20 years after the first movie, according to director Fede Alvarez. This, in turn, means Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley won't be making an appearance—as she’d be in the midst of cryosleep during that timeframe.
Read full article on The Direct.
Thanks to some scattered quotes from actors involved with the project, fans haven't been entirely in the dark regarding all the details of the next entry in the franchise.
Star Cailee Spaney previously revealed to Variety that the movie will take place between the original two films - specifically, 20 years after the first movie, according to director Fede Alvarez. This, in turn, means Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley won't be making an appearance—as she’d be in the midst of cryosleep during that timeframe.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/21/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
The teaser trailer and poster for a truly terrifying cinematic experience from producer Ridley Scott and director/writer Fede Alvarez, 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus, is here!
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Alien: Romulus opens exclusively in theaters nationwide August 16, 2024.
The production and set design are incredible – it’s a terrific combination of the Nostromo from the original 1979 film as well as the elevator from the 1986 sequel Alien.
In today’s interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Alvarez said of Ridley Scott and James Cameron:
James Cameron is also someone I’ve met through the years, and when he learned that I was doing it, we started chatting about it. So I also...
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Alien: Romulus opens exclusively in theaters nationwide August 16, 2024.
The production and set design are incredible – it’s a terrific combination of the Nostromo from the original 1979 film as well as the elevator from the 1986 sequel Alien.
In today’s interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Alvarez said of Ridley Scott and James Cameron:
James Cameron is also someone I’ve met through the years, and when he learned that I was doing it, we started chatting about it. So I also...
- 3/21/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Ridley Scott and James Cameron both enjoyed the new Alien sequel, offering different perspectives on the film during production. Fede Alvarez had the opportunity to work closely with both Scott and Cameron, valuing their feedback and insights on the project. Initial reactions to the new Alien: Romulus trailer have been positive, with fans excited about the claustrophobic and action-packed scenes showcased.
Alien: Romulus has already passed its most intimidating test; pleasing franchise creator Ridley Scott and Aliens director James Cameron. The latest sequel in the sci-fi horror franchise unleashed a blistering trailer on Wednesday, which showcased a movie that seems to combine the claustrophobic setting of Scott’s original 1979 trailblazer with Cameron’s 1986 action blockbuster.
Alien: Romulus R Horror Sci-Fi Release DateAugust 16, 2024DirectorFede AlvarezCastCailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Aileen Wu, Spike FearnMain Genre HorrorWritersFede Alvarez, Rodo SayaguesStudio20th Century Studios, Hulu, Scott Free ProductionsStudio(s)Scott Free Productions,...
Alien: Romulus has already passed its most intimidating test; pleasing franchise creator Ridley Scott and Aliens director James Cameron. The latest sequel in the sci-fi horror franchise unleashed a blistering trailer on Wednesday, which showcased a movie that seems to combine the claustrophobic setting of Scott’s original 1979 trailblazer with Cameron’s 1986 action blockbuster.
Alien: Romulus R Horror Sci-Fi Release DateAugust 16, 2024DirectorFede AlvarezCastCailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Aileen Wu, Spike FearnMain Genre HorrorWritersFede Alvarez, Rodo SayaguesStudio20th Century Studios, Hulu, Scott Free ProductionsStudio(s)Scott Free Productions,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Earlier today, 20th Century Studios unveiled a teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus, director Fede Alvarez’s contribution to the Alien franchise that is set to reach theatres on August 16th. (You can watch the teaser Here.) We’ve previously heard that the story takes place between the events of the original Alien and its follow-up Aliens, but also that the movie is not connected to the other films in the Alien franchise. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Alvarez confirmed that the story is set to between Alien and Aliens, but also made sure to clarify that this movie isn’t meant to ignore any of the films in the franchise. He also revealed that both Alien director Ridley Scott (who is a producer on this film) and Aliens director James Cameron have seen Alien: Romulus, and they both gave him notes.
When this project was announced near the...
When this project was announced near the...
- 3/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The teaser trailer and poster for a truly terrifying cinematic experience from producer Ridley Scott and director/writer Fede Alvarez, 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus is here! The film will open exclusively in theaters nationwide August 16, 2024.
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Alien: Romulus is produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original Alien and produced and directed the series’ entries Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, Michael Pruss, and Walter Hill, with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon, Brent O’Connor,...
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Alien: Romulus is produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original Alien and produced and directed the series’ entries Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, Michael Pruss, and Walter Hill, with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon, Brent O’Connor,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Talk about effective trailers. The one-minute teaser for Alien: Romulus captures the terror of being trapped with a creature while not giving away any spoilers.
The teaser arrived along with a poster and new stills from the much-anticipated, long-awaited eighth entry in the Alien franchise. Alien: Romulus is set between 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, and in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter director Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead) confirmed how it fits into the Alien universe.
“I love all of those movies. I didn’t want to omit or ignore any of them when it comes to connections at a story level, character level, technology level and creature level. There’s always connections from Alien to Alien: Covenant,” said Álvarez says.
The sci-fi film stars Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu.
The teaser arrived along with a poster and new stills from the much-anticipated, long-awaited eighth entry in the Alien franchise. Alien: Romulus is set between 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, and in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter director Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead) confirmed how it fits into the Alien universe.
“I love all of those movies. I didn’t want to omit or ignore any of them when it comes to connections at a story level, character level, technology level and creature level. There’s always connections from Alien to Alien: Covenant,” said Álvarez says.
The sci-fi film stars Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Jonsson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Isabela Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun), and Aileen Wu.
- 3/20/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Alien is returning to the big screen, this time sans Ridley Scott in the director’s chair or Michael Fassbender’s android with a God complex. Shepherding the franchise forward into a new era is Fede Alvarez, the director behind the 2013 remake of Evil Dead and the 2016 slasher Don’t Breathe. As revealed in the first trailer for the film, Alien: Romulus looks like a return to the roots of the series: a space station and its crew, including star Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), run afoul of a swarm of facehuggers and all hell breaks loose.
The situation is very reminiscent of Ripley’s own nightmare on the Nostromo back in the 1979 original, and it’s clear shots of Spaeny’s character Raines armed with a Pulse Rifle are meant to evoke memories of Aliens, too. That’s on purpose, of course, since the movie is not only bringing back the aesthetics...
The situation is very reminiscent of Ripley’s own nightmare on the Nostromo back in the 1979 original, and it’s clear shots of Spaeny’s character Raines armed with a Pulse Rifle are meant to evoke memories of Aliens, too. That’s on purpose, of course, since the movie is not only bringing back the aesthetics...
- 3/20/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Alien: Romulus' teaser trailer echoes the iconic siren sound of the original movie's trailer for a suspenseful, claustrophobic experience. The inclusion of familiar pulse rifles and spaceship design in Alien: Romulus creates a nostalgic homage to the franchise's history. By returning to its roots with a single-location survival horror approach, Alien: Romulus aims to recapture the tense atmosphere of the original film.
The nail-biting teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus includes an awesome throwback to the trailer for the original 1979 movie with an Easter egg that suggests a similarly terrifying cinematic experience. Set in the 57-year gap between Alien and Aliens, Alien: Romulus will follow a brand-new space crew as they contend with the most frightening creatures in the galaxy. Directed by Don’t Breathe’s Fede Álvarez, Alien: Romulus promises a return to the haunted house horror of Ridley Scott’s original film – and the teaser confirms it with a...
The nail-biting teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus includes an awesome throwback to the trailer for the original 1979 movie with an Easter egg that suggests a similarly terrifying cinematic experience. Set in the 57-year gap between Alien and Aliens, Alien: Romulus will follow a brand-new space crew as they contend with the most frightening creatures in the galaxy. Directed by Don’t Breathe’s Fede Álvarez, Alien: Romulus promises a return to the haunted house horror of Ridley Scott’s original film – and the teaser confirms it with a...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
The teaser trailer for Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus gave no indication about where this particular story takes place in the greater timeline of the franchise, but we do already know that the movie is set sometime between the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens. We know this because Cailee Spaeny revealed that tidbit a few months ago.
But is this a standalone story or can we expect direct connections to the events of those two movies? Alvarez provides some fresh insights in a new chat with IGN this afternoon.
Alvarez explains that while Alien: Romulus will work as a standalone Alien movie for anyone not familiar with the previous films, longtime fans will be getting a richer experience.
And it sounds like he’s not erasing Any other movies from the continuity.
“The way this movie works is if you haven’t seen any of them,...
But is this a standalone story or can we expect direct connections to the events of those two movies? Alvarez provides some fresh insights in a new chat with IGN this afternoon.
Alvarez explains that while Alien: Romulus will work as a standalone Alien movie for anyone not familiar with the previous films, longtime fans will be getting a richer experience.
And it sounds like he’s not erasing Any other movies from the continuity.
“The way this movie works is if you haven’t seen any of them,...
- 3/20/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
With all due respect to any other upcoming movies and shows trying to carve out some time and space for themselves this week, good luck competing with the "Alien: Romulus" teaser that dropped earlier today. Like most "Alien" fans, we've been waiting with bated breath to see what horror filmmaker Fede Álvarez would have up his sleeves for this new installment of the classic franchise, and the footage certainly doesn't disappoint. (We would know since we've been watching it on a constant loop ever since.) Not only does the new film seem like a grand return to the 1979 original, but the newest director to the series is also saying all the right things. And for those of us with a soft spot for Ridley Scott's two divisive prequel movies in recent years, well, these new quotes are sure to be music to our ears.
To coincide with the new trailer,...
To coincide with the new trailer,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
It's been nearly seven years since Ridley Scott returned to the "Alien" franchise with the ever-divisive "Alien: Covenant." While we may not be getting a sequel to that film, Disney and 20th Century Studios are bringing the Xenomorphs back for another big-screen thrill ride in the form of this summer's "Alien: Romulus." Directed by Fede Alvarez, it looks like a return to the franchise's horror roots with new characters, a new ship, and familiar threats.
Alvarez recently spoke with Variety in honor of the recently released "Alien: Romulus" teaser trailer. The filmmaker was asked what he is bringing to the table for his film, which takes place 20 years after the events of the original 1979 sci-fi/horror classic. Alvarez, much like Ridley Scott and James Cameron before him, has a unique view of this universe. But his main goal? Make "Alien" scary again:
"Roughly there are six years between the movies,...
Alvarez recently spoke with Variety in honor of the recently released "Alien: Romulus" teaser trailer. The filmmaker was asked what he is bringing to the table for his film, which takes place 20 years after the events of the original 1979 sci-fi/horror classic. Alvarez, much like Ridley Scott and James Cameron before him, has a unique view of this universe. But his main goal? Make "Alien" scary again:
"Roughly there are six years between the movies,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The iconic Pulse Rifle from Aliens & Alien 3 will make a return in Alien: Romulus for combat against Xenomorphs. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez aims for authenticity by bringing back the Pulse Rifles, respecting the original franchise. The inclusion of the Pulse Rifle in Alien: Romulus shows homage to the source material, exciting fans for the new installment.
Alien: Romulus will be the latest installment in the beloved Alien franchise, and its confirmation of one classic weapon appearing in the newest installment already bodes well for its future. Alien: Romulus will be a standalone entry in the Alien franchise, and it will take place between the events of Alien and Aliens. Alien: Romulus' timeline will center around brand-new characters encountering Xenomorphs for the first time, which will offer new perspectives on the iconic franchise. With a new director, cast, and a unique time period, Alien: Romulus has the potential to be better than the Alien Covenant movies.
Alien: Romulus will be the latest installment in the beloved Alien franchise, and its confirmation of one classic weapon appearing in the newest installment already bodes well for its future. Alien: Romulus will be a standalone entry in the Alien franchise, and it will take place between the events of Alien and Aliens. Alien: Romulus' timeline will center around brand-new characters encountering Xenomorphs for the first time, which will offer new perspectives on the iconic franchise. With a new director, cast, and a unique time period, Alien: Romulus has the potential to be better than the Alien Covenant movies.
- 3/20/2024
- by Micah Bailey
- ScreenRant.com
It’s been seven years since we saw the xenomorph on screen; Ridley Scott’s “Alien: Covenant” was not cutting it for audiences in 2017. But come August 16, the xenomorph (the terminology coined by James Cameron’s “Aliens”) returns in “Alien: Romulus” from horror director Fede Álvarez (“Don’t Breathe”). The first trailer arrived earlier today; apparently, all the “Alien” godfathers love this newest installment. Executive producer Ridley Scott (“Alien,” “Prometheus,” “Alien: Covenant”) watched an early director’s cut of the film and gave it a warm reception last year, saying, “Fede, what can I say?
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- 3/20/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
20th Century Studios have unleashed the first teaser trailer for Fede Alvarez's contribution to the Alien franchise with an all out horror edtion called Alien: Romulus. It's coming to cinemas on August 16th The hiring of Alvarez says something. Perhaps this is what the franchise needs to get back on its feet after the return of the original's director, Ridley Scott, with his ambitious Prometheus and Covenant films. To tap into what really brings us back to these films time and time again, to be scared out of our whits. There is not time to wonder and ponder the nature of the universe when it's trying to eat you. The breakout of facehuggers is something we haven't seen yet. Usually, the films have waited...
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- 3/20/2024
- Screen Anarchy
The Alien saga returns to its extraterrestrial roots with the franchise’s upcoming Alien: Romulus, a standalone installment hitting movie theaters this August.
The latest chapter takes place between the events of the franchise’s first two installments — 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens — and judging by the teaser released Wednesday, writer/director Fede Alvarez brings Romulus back to the more horror-influenced, marooned-in-space vibe of those early Alien movies, with face-hugging xenomorphs aplenty in the brief minute-long preview.
Alien: Romulus stars Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny along with The Last of Us’ Isabela Merced,...
The latest chapter takes place between the events of the franchise’s first two installments — 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens — and judging by the teaser released Wednesday, writer/director Fede Alvarez brings Romulus back to the more horror-influenced, marooned-in-space vibe of those early Alien movies, with face-hugging xenomorphs aplenty in the brief minute-long preview.
Alien: Romulus stars Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny along with The Last of Us’ Isabela Merced,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
"Alien: Romulus" is a new "Alien" science fiction horror movie, directed by Fede Álvarez as a standalone installment in the "Alien” franchise and ninth film overall, starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, releasing August 16, 2024 in theaters:
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- 3/20/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Ridley Scott and James Cameron both loved Alien: Romulus, but had very different perspectives on the script. Alvarez had in-depth creative discussions with both Scott and Cameron, highlighting the importance of working with masters of the craft. The approval of Scott and Cameron brings a chance for Alien: Romulus to be a breakthrough moment in Alvarez's career.
The director of Alien: Romulus reveals both James Cameron and Ridley Scott’s reactions to the film. Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Alvarez and is the next addition to the Alien franchise, set for release on August 16. The cast of Alien: Romulus includes Isabela Merced, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Alvarez revealed Cameron and Scott’s reaction to the upcoming sequel Alien: Romulus. As per the interviewer’s assumption, the Alien: Romulus director confirmed that Scott loved the film, and talked...
The director of Alien: Romulus reveals both James Cameron and Ridley Scott’s reactions to the film. Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Alvarez and is the next addition to the Alien franchise, set for release on August 16. The cast of Alien: Romulus includes Isabela Merced, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Alvarez revealed Cameron and Scott’s reaction to the upcoming sequel Alien: Romulus. As per the interviewer’s assumption, the Alien: Romulus director confirmed that Scott loved the film, and talked...
- 3/20/2024
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
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