This aligned metaphorically with Davids role in the movie.

The meaning of2024’sAlien: Romulusleaned more ambiguous upon the original announcement.

But, details about the movie and human mythology reveal the truth behind whatAlien: Romulus' title means.

Alien Romulus Poster Showing a Facehugger Attacking A Human

This brings them acrosstwo labs aboard the space station named Romulus and Remus.

It is from the first module thatAlien: Romulusgets its title.

The movie is directly connecting its name to the lab aboard the Weyland-Yutani space station filled with alien experiments.

Archie Renaux in Alien Romulus

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When they succeeded, the duo set out to establish a city of their own.

But,Alien: Romulusalso joins the list ofAlienmovies that have more than one meaning to their titles.

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Cailee Spaeny recoils from a Xenomorph in Alien Romulus

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Rain (Cailee Spaeny) shades her face with her hand in Alien: Romulus

Andy (David Jonsson) with a fearful expression in Alien: Romulus

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A Closeup of the Xenomorph as it looks directly at the camera and drips goo in Alien Romulus

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