“Alien: Romulus” Trailer: Return to the Roots of the Sci-Fi/Horror-Thriller Franchise

“Alien: Romulus” Trailer: Return to the Roots of the Sci-Fi/Horror-Thriller Franchise

20th Century Studios has released the official trailer for “Alien: Romulus,” a standalone installment in the Alien franchise. You can watch it below.


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What is the Plot of “Alien: Romulus”?

According to the film’s plot, “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.”

Directed by Fede Álvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don’t Breathe”) from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”) based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Check out the poster below.

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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”), and Aileen Wu. The filming, which began in March 2023, concluded after a busy 4-month schedule.

Produced by Ridley Scott (“Napoleon”), who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”), and Walter Hill (“Alien”), with Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serving as executive producers.”

According to the test screening report, “Alien: Romulus” contains more chest rips and stunning visuals, staying true to the franchise’s essence while incorporating some twists.

When Does “Alien: Romulus” Hit Theaters?

“Alien: Romulus” hits theaters on August 16, 2024, by 20th Century Studios.

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