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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 date
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.

Premise

Set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986),[1] 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 space.[2]

Cast

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 are in development.[3] In March 2022, it was announced that Fede Álvarez would be writing and directing the 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.[4] By November, Cailee Spaeny had entered negotiations to star.[5] In March 2023, Isabela Merced was cast in an undisclosed role, set to co-star opposite Spaeny.[6] Later that month, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[7] In November 2023, it was announced that the film would take place between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), with some technical crew members returning from the latter film.[1]

Principal photography took place in Budapest from March 9 to July 3, 2023.[a]

Music

The film's score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.[12]

Release

Alien: Romulus was originally scheduled to be released on Hulu,[4] but was switched to a theatrical release shortly before filming commenced.[13] It is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Studios on August 16, 2024.[14]

Notes

  1. ^ Attributed to multiple references: [8][9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Reporter, Film Music (March 20, 2024). "Benjamin Wallfisch Scoring Fede Alvarez's 'Alien: Romulus'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (June 13, 2023). "Disney Dates New Star Wars Movie, Shifts Deadpool 3 and Entire Marvel Slate, Delays Avatar Sequels Through 2031". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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