Alien: Romulus - A Comprehensive Guide

Setting and Synopsis

Setting

Alien: Romulus takes place between the events of the original Alien film (1979) and its sequel, Aliens (1986), around the year 2142.

Synopsis

The story follows a group of young space colonists who discover a derelict spacecraft while searching for resources in deep space. This discovery soon turns deadly as they encounter the iconic Xenomorphs from the Alien franchise.

Cast and Crew

The film is directed by Fede Álvarez (The Girl in the Spider's Web, Don't Breathe) and produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the original Alien film.

The cast includes Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy, Mare of Easttown), David Jonsson (Industry, Mogul Mowgli), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone, Morbius), and Isabela Merced (Transformers: The Last Knight, Sweet Girl).

Relationship to the Alien Franchise

Alien: Romulus is a standalone film that fits into the established continuity of the Alien franchise, taking place after the events of Alien but before the events of Aliens.

Director Fede Álvarez has stated that the film's title, Romulus, references the theme of siblinghood and family that runs through the Alien franchise.

Release Date

Alien: Romulus is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 16, 2024.