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Alien: Romulus
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFede Álvarez
Written by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGalo Olivares
Edited byJake Roberts
Music byBenjamin Wallfisch
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release dates
  • August 14, 2024 (2024-08-14) (France/Italy)
  • August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15) (EIFF)
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16) (United States)
Running time
119 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$80 million[2]

Alien: Romulus is a 2024 American science fiction horror film. Directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote it with Rodo Sayagues, the film was produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions. It is the seventh installment in the Alien franchise and serves as a standalone interquel set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).[3] It stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

The film was first released in France, Italy and Finland on August 14, 2024, and is scheduled to be theatrically released by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

Premise

Set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986),[4] the story concerns a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging a derelict space station, come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.[5]

Cast

  • Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine, an orphan and resident of Jackson's Star mining colony
  • David Jonsson as Andy, an android programed by Rain's father to act as her brother
  • Archie Renaux as Tyler, Rain's ex-boyfriend
  • Isabela Merced as Kay, Tyler's younger sister
  • Spike Fearn as Bjorn, Tyler's cousin
  • Aileen Wu as Navarro, a pilot and Bjorn's girlfriend

Production

After the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by the Walt Disney Company, it was officially confirmed at the 2019 CinemaCon that future Alien films were in development.[6] In March 2022, it was announced that Fede Álvarez would write and direct the first film after pitching his own story, and was said to be "unconnected" to the previous films in the franchise, with the project set to be released on Hulu in the United States.[7] It was later announced that the film would take place between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), with some technical crew members returning from the latter film,[4] and visual effects from Image Engine, returning from Alien: Ore (2019).[8][9]

By November, Cailee Spaeny had entered negotiations to star.[10] In March 2023, Isabela Merced was set to co-star opposite Spaeny.[11] Later that month, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu joined the cast.[12] Principal photography took place in Budapest from March 9 to July 3, 2023.[a] The film was shot chronologically and utilized practical effects.[17] Its score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.[18]

Release

Alien: Romulus was originally scheduled to be released on Hulu,[7] but was switched to a theatrical release shortly before filming commenced.[19] The film was first released in France, Sweden and Italy on August 14, 2024 and is set to screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 15, 2024 for its UK premiere.[20] It is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Studios in the United States and United Kingdom the following day on August 16.[20]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 94 critics gave the film a positive review, with a 6.8 out of 10 average rating. Its consensus states, "Honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chestbursting at the seams with new frights of its own, Romulus injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema's great horror franchises."[21] According to Metacritic, the film received "generally favorable" reviews based on a weighted average score of 63 out of 100 from 36 critics.[22]

Notes

  1. ^ Attributed to multiple references: [13][14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Alien Romulus (15)". British Board of Film Classification. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 13, 2024). "Will Alien: Romulus Continue Disney's Summer Box Office Streak?". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ The Movie Podcast (March 20, 2024). Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez Reacts and Breaks Down First Trailer! | 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b Murphy, J. Kim (November 28, 2023). "Alien: Romulus Star Cailee Spaeny Confirms New Entry Is Set Between the First Two Films". Variety. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Flam, Charna (March 3, 2023). "New 'Alien' Movie Starts Filming in March, Reveals Cryptic Synopsis and Full Cast". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Giardina, Carolyn; McClintock, Pamela (April 3, 2019). "New 'Avengers: Endgame' Footage Hits CinemaCon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Kit, Borys (March 4, 2022). "New Alien Movie in the Works With Don't Breathe Filmmaker Fede Álvarez (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  8. ^ Image Engine VFX Studio [@ImageEngine] (August 30, 2019). "C R E A T U R E S – Image Engine artists built and animated the alien asset of Alien: Ore, using the design and performance seen in the original films as inspiration. https://vimeo.com/339395280" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Image Engine [@image.engine.vfx] (March 20, 2024). "Image Engine VFX Studio | T E A S E R – The terrifying first look trailer for Alien: Romulus is here! We're thrilled to be part of this iconic franchise. Releases in theatres on August 16th. #AlienRomulus #VFX". Retrieved March 20, 2024 – via Instagram.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2022). "Cailee Spaeny Circling New Alien Movie At 20th Century And Scott Free". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 2, 2023). "Isabela Merced Joins Cailee Spaeny In New Alien Movie For 20th Century And Scott Free". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys (March 3, 2023). "Fede Álvarez's Alien Movie Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  13. ^ Alexa, Laurén (March 10, 2023). "Cast of Upcoming Untitled Alien Film Revealed". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ^ VG (March 6, 2023). "Budapesten napokon belül elkezdik forgatni a legújabb Alien-filmet". Világgazdaság (in Hungarian). Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  15. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin (May 2, 2023). "How WGA Strike Could Impact Movies Gearing Up For Production". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  16. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (July 4, 2023). "Alien: Romulus Wraps Production, Director Fede Álvarez Celebrates". Coming Soon. Archived from the original on July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  17. ^ Alien: Romulus Filmed Chronologically, Director Details Practical Xenomorphs & Teases "Many Deaths”
  18. ^ Reporter, Film Music (March 20, 2024). "Benjamin Wallfisch Scoring Fede Alvarez's 'Alien: Romulus'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  19. ^ Davids, Brian (March 20, 2024). "Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez Unveils First Teaser, Talks Ridley Scott and James Cameron-Approved Prequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  20. ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (July 1, 2024). "Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus To Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival". Deadline Hollwyood. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Alien: Romulus". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "Alien: Romulus". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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