Alien: Romulus Premieres on Disney+ January 15

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The legendary Alien franchise births a new sci-fi horror thriller with the release of Alien: Romulus on Disney+, produced by 20th Century Studios. Premiering on January 15, the film marks the beginning of a new chapter with a fresh storyline, distinct from previous alien-themed films. Featuring entirely new creatures and characters, it’s described by Variety as “sufficiently intense to launch into a virulent conflict.” Hardcore fans and genre enthusiasts can dive deep into the fascinating Alien franchise, now available on Disney+, including Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Prometheus, and Alien: Covenant.

Synopsis

This authentic sci-fi horror thriller takes the Alien franchise back to its iconic origins that solidified its legacy. When a group of young colonists explores an abandoned space station, they come face-to-face with the most ruthless lifeform in the universe.

Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu, Alien: Romulus is directed by horror maestro Fede Alvarez, with a screenplay by Alvarez and his frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues, based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Ridley Scott, who directed the original Alien as well as Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, served as producer alongside Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.

Director Fede Alvarez masterfully brings the Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in this stunning production. Critics have hailed the film as “pure terror” (USA Today, Brian Truitt) and “utterly breathtaking” (Discussing Film, Andrew J. Salazar). Alien: Romulus has achieved a strong Rotten Tomatoes™ rating for new releases and has already thrilled audiences at the global box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise.

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