Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus

(2024)

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Synopsis

A group of castaways face down a rogue Xenomorph on the loose

Young interstellar travellers find themselves stranded on an alien planet across the galaxy. Forsaken in an unfamiliar landscape they are met by the most terrifying predator in the universe. The troupe must work together to survive against the odds.

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What to know

Ridley Scott returns to produce the ninth movie in the Alien franchise, directed by Fede Alvarez

Alien: Romulus is an upcoming sci-fi horror thriller movie. It is a standalone film in the series and the ninth overall in the franchise. Alien: Romulus is produced by Ridley Scott through the Scott Free Productions banner as well as 20th Century Studios. Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Alvarez, a filmmaker known for Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe, and The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Alvarez also handles the script alongside Rodo Sayagues who wrote the movies Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe, and Don’t Breathe 2.

Alien: Romulus features an ensemble cast led by Cailee Spaeny, an actress best known for her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in the movie Priscilla. Isabela Merced also stars in the movie having featured in the films Rosaline, Father of the Bride, and Sweet Girl. Star of the independent romantic comedy Rye Lane, David Jonsson, also stars in the movie. The cast also includes Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

Production News

  • April 3, 2019
    • After the Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox it was reported that more Alien movies would be in development. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • March 4, 2022
    • It is reported that a new Alien movie is in the works with the filmmaker Fede Alvarez. Ridley Scott is confirmed to be producing the movie. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • March 2, 2023
    • Isabela Merced is reported to have joined the cast alongside Cailee Spaeny. (Source: Deadline)
  • March 3, 2023
    • David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu are all reported to have joined the cast. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • June 13, 2023
    • The movie is given a theatrical release date of August 16, 2024. (Source: Collider)
  • July 3, 2023
    • Fede Alvarez confirms that filming on the movie is completed. (Source: Collider)
  • November 29, 2023
    • Lead actress Cailee Spaeny confirmed that Alien: Romulus is set between the first two Alien movies. She also revealed that the same set designers from James Cameron's Aliens movie are working on the set for Alien: Romulus. (Source: Variety)
  • March 20, 2024
    • The first official trailer for the movie is released teasing a whole new cast taking on a group of terrifying Aliens. (Source: YouTube)

Genres

Science-Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Production country

United States

Director

Fede Álvarez

Cast

Cailee Spaeny
Rain Carradine
David Jonsson
Andy
Isabela Merced
Kay
Archie Renaux
Spike Fearn
Aileen Wu