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Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus is a 2024 American science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez and set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Alien: Romulus is a 2024 science fiction horror film set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). It follows a group of young space colonists who encounter hostile lifeforms while scavenging a derelict space station.

What it is

Alien: Romulus is a standalone installment in the Alien franchise, directed by Fede Álvarez. The plot centres on young space colonists who board an abandoned station in search of cryostasis pods and encounter lethal alien creatures. The film is set between the original Alien and its sequel Aliens, returning the series to a survival-horror style.

Why it matters

The film bridges the gap between Alien and Aliens, offering a direct survival-horror experience. It is produced by Ridley Scott and features a cast including Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson. The film was released theatrically by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.

Key details

Directed by Fede Álvarez and co-written with Rodo Sayagues, the film is rated R for language and bloody violent content. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes. The film was distributed in Canada as part of its North American theatrical rollout.

In short

  • Set between Alien and Aliens, bridging the franchise.
  • Follows young colonists scavenging a derelict station.
  • Directed by Fede Álvarez, starring Cailee Spaeny.
  • Released August 16, 2024, by 20th Century Studios.
Canadian angle

The film is part of a major Hollywood franchise with a broad Canadian audience, and it was distributed in Canada by 20th Century Studios as part of its North American theatrical rollout.

Quick questions

What is Alien: Romulus?
Alien: Romulus is a 2024 science fiction horror film in the Alien franchise, directed by Fede Álvarez.
Is Alien: Romulus connected to the other Alien films?
Yes. It is set between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
Who stars in Alien: Romulus?
The main cast includes Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Romulus
    Supports: Cast and broad premise of the film.
  2. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alien_romulus
    Supports: Director, writers, producers, release date, runtime, rating, genre, production companies, and distributor.
  3. RogerEbert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/alien-romulus-film-review-2024
    Supports: Concise description of the plot and survival-horror setup.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt18412256/
    Supports: Alternate plot synopsis and general premise.
  5. Wikipedia (Spanish)https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Romulus
    Supports: Release date, director, writers, cast, setting between Alien and Aliens, and production timing.
  6. Space.comhttps://www.space.com/everything-we-know-about-alien-romulus
    Supports: Franchise placement, cast, theatrical release, and series context.