What is Alien: Romulus about?
Alien: Romulus is a sci-fi horror thriller movie. It is a standalone film in the series and the ninth overall in the franchise. Alien: Romulus is produced by Ridley Scott through the Scott Free Productions banner as well as 20th Century Studios. Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Alvarez, a filmmaker known for Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe, and The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Alvarez also handles the script alongside Rodo Sayagues who wrote the movies Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe, and Don’t Breathe 2.
Who stars in Alien: Romulus?
Alien: Romulus features an ensemble cast led by Cailee Spaeny, an actress best known for her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in the movie Priscilla. Isabela Merced also stars in the movie having featured in the films Rosaline, Father of the Bride, and Sweet Girl. Star of the independent romantic comedy Rye Lane, David Jonsson, also stars in the movie. The cast also includes Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
Is Alien: Romulus a sequel to Alien: Covenant?
This Fede Alvarez take on the Alien universe is not a direct sequel to Alien: Covenant, nor any other Alien movie. Alien: Romulus is a standalone movie and serves as an original entry into the franchise.
When is Alien: Romulus set?
The movie takes place between Alien and the sequel Aliens.
Is Ripley in Alien: Romulus?
The iconic Alien lead character Ripley does not feature in Alien: Romulus. In the timeline of the franchise, Ripley is still in cryo-sleep at the time the movie is taking place.
Is Alien: Romulus the same as Alien 5?
Alien: Romulus is not the same film as Alien 5. The original plan for the Alien 5 movie was intended to wrap up the story of the main character Ripley. Set to be directed by Neil Blomkamp, the movie was cancelled in 2017. Rather than continue the story of Ripley, Fede Alvarez decided to bring together a new cast with a fresh story.
Is Alien: Romulus R rated?
Yes. Like most of the movies in the franchise Alien: Romulus has been given an R rating for violence.