It’s been seven years since the last Alien film was in theaters. It is now clear that the prequel series initiated by Ridley Scott with Prometheus – Dark Signs has no future. After Alien: Covenant it was over. Michael Fassbender Androids David We probably won’t see any more in the Alien universe.
But we can expect a little new start this year with Alien: Romulus. Although the film was originally billed as a standalone space adventure, it now turns out that the plot located between the first two parts is. Alien: Romulus is essentially an interquel, as the Hollywood Reporter writes.
Teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus by horror master Fede Álvarez with Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny
Alien: Romulus – Teaser Trailer (German) HD
Alien: Romulus was directed by Fede Álvarez, who has done the same in recent years caused a stir with several horror films has. First there is the extremely dark Evil Dead from 2013, which features an unparalleled shower of blood. Álvarez also delivered the hard-hitting Don’t Breathe in 2016.
Cailee Spaeny takes on the lead role in Alien: Romulus, following in the footsteps of actresses like Sigourney Weaver (Alien) and Noomi Rapace (Prometheus). Spaeny is best known for her outstanding performance in Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, which was released in cinemas last year and is currently streaming on Mubi.
The first poster for Alien: Romulus:
20th Century Studios
Alien: Romulus
In the action-packed teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus, we see Spaeny running through the claustrophobic corridors of a spaceship. Pure horror awaits them there in the form of a iconic movie monsterss. It looks like we can look forward to another merciless fight for survival in the darkness of space.
When does Alien: Romulus start in cinemas?
Alien: Romulus opens on August 15, 2024 in German cinemas. It is the sixth film in the Alien series. In addition, an Alien series is in development, which also revolves around new characters and takes a look at Earth. However, it is not yet known when the Alien series will start.