Can you believe it has already been two full years? On August 16, 2024, director Fede Álvarez officially brought the Xenomorph back to its pure horror roots with the theatrical premiere of Alien: Romulus.
As a result of this highly anticipated launch, Romulus became a massive hit and grossed over $350 million with intense, practical horror. Therefore, as the franchise celebrates this milestone, we are looking at the future of the series. In addition, we are crushing those recent, viral cancellation rumors.
Rumor Control: Is the Sequel Shelved?
Recent, viral reports wrongly claimed the Romulus sequel was canceled due to creative clashes.
The good news? It is absolutely not canceled. 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell personally debunked the rumors with a direct: “Nope“.
What We Know About the Next Chapter
The sequel is moving forward with key details emerging:
- Script: Written by Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues.
- Direction: The studio is seeking a new director, with Álvarez moving to a producer role.
- Characters: Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and Andy (David Jonsson) are set to return.
- Timeline: The project is looking toward a 2027 release.
The Next Xenomorph Inbound: Alien: Earth
While waiting for the sequel, the horror continues with Noah Hawley’s upcoming FX on Hulu series, Alien: Earth.
APFanszone Community: Let’s Hear You!
How does Alien: Romulus hold up for you two years later? Do you prefer its tense style over the prequels? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Newsletter
If it bleeds, we can kill it. If it’s news, we’ll track it.
Become the ultimate tracker. Subscribe for gear drops and movie updates. Join the Hive. Start the Hunt. Subscribe for everything APFanszone.