Despite their faults, they were both ambitious outings that attempted to evolve the franchise.
WithRomulus, the saga’s growing fascination with “artificial persons” has only been underlined.
When Scott first returned to the property, he controversially stated (viaIndieWire) The beast is done.
It’s unlikely the studio supported this notion, however, even if Scott believed in it.
The Xenomorph is inextricably tied to theAlienfilms and is something viewers expect to see each time around.
Maybe Noah Hawley’s upcomingAlien: EarthTV series is already going about righting the ship in this regard.
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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.