Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus is an upcoming American science fiction horror film. 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). 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), 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.

Cast

 * Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine
 * David Jonsson as Andy
 * Archie Renaux as Tyler
 * Isabela Merced as Kay
 * Spike Fearn as Bjorn
 * Aileen Wu as Navarro

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. 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. By November, Cailee Spaeny had entered negotiations to star. In March 2023, Isabela Merced was cast in an undisclosed role, set to co-star opposite Spaeny. Later that month, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu joined the cast in undisclosed roles. 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, and visual effects from Image Engine, returning from Alien: Ore (2019).

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

Music
The film's score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.

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