Alien: Romulus is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues. Produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions, this film marks the seventh installment in the Alien franchise. Serving as a standalone interquel, it is set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). The film stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
The movie is set to be released in theaters by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.
Taking place between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), the story follows a group of young space colonists who encounter the most terrifying life form in space while scavenging a derelict space station.
Following the Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, it was confirmed at the 2019 CinemaCon that future Alien films were in development. In March 2022, Fede Álvarez was announced as the writer and director of the first post-acquisition film, which was described as "unconnected" to the previous entries in the franchise. Initially planned for release on Hulu in the United States, the film gained momentum with Cailee Spaeny entering negotiations to star by November 2022.
In March 2023, Isabela Merced joined the cast in a then-undisclosed role, alongside David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu, who also signed on later that month. By November 2023, it was revealed that the film would be set between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), with some of the technical crew members from the latter film returning to contribute, as well as visual effects from Image Engine, who previously worked on Alien: Ore (2019). اعلان فيلم