When theNostromocomes across an abandoned ship, the crew come face-to-face with a hostile extraterrestrial.
Unfortunately,neither of the ‘90sAlienmovies were well-received, likely prompting Weaver to step backfrom the series.
[Alien:Romulus’] decision to navigate around Ripley’s story was probably for the best.
Plus, it succeeds as a standalone entry that still references the otherAlienmovies.
Alien: Romulus was a stand-alone film in the franchise, and that’s a good thing.
This was around the same time Ridley Scott’s prequel,Prometheus, hit theaters.
Unfortunately,20th Century Fox scrapped the tentatively titledAlien: Xenoeven after hearing Blomkamp’s pitch.
Alien: Romulusis now playing in theaters worldwide;AlienandAliensare now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
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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.
