The Alien franchise has been a staple in the world of science fiction for decades. From the iconic character of Ellen Ripley to the terrifying xenomorphs, the series has captivated audiences with its blend of horror and action. Now, fans can look forward to a new installment in the franchise with Alien: Romulus directed by Fede Álvarez.
Alien: Romulus takes place on a derelict space station, where a group of young space colonizers stumble upon a terrifying life form. The official description states, “While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.”
The first trailer can be watched below:
While Alien: Romulus pays homage to the original film, it also brings its own unique elements to the table. The trailer showcases the familiar atmosphere of isolation, claustrophobia, and terror that fans have come to love. From the dimly lit corridors to the eerie sound design, the film captures the essence of what makes the Alien franchise so iconic.
The synopsis reveals:
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don’t Breathe”) directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”) based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. “Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott (“Napoleon”), who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”), and Walter Hill (“Alien”), with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serving as executive producers.
Alien: Romulus hits theaters on August 16th.