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To say that theAlienfranchise has failed to live up to its vast potential is an understatement.
Giger-designed monstrosities, theAlienfranchise feels like unkillable, which is good news for horror auteur Fede Alvarez.
Alien: Romulus aims to reinvigorate the sci-fi horror franchise after multiple movie duds
Romulus' position on the series' timeline it’s sandwiched betweenAlienandAliens, i.e.
the twobestAlienmovies raised eyebrows upon its initial unveiling.
But, you’ll also see objects or technology that are precursors of what you see inAliens.
Watch your step, Kay…
Alien: Romulusis the ninth and most recent addition to franchise that legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott created.
Early tests for our animatronic Xeno, created by the amazing team at LegacyEffects.
Alien: Earthis set three decades beforeAlien, so its narrative won’t run concurrent to what happens inRomulus.
That spacesuit might keep you safe from cosmic radiation, Rain, but not a xenomorph
Simply put: they didn’t.
Alien: Romulus launches exclusively in theaters worldwide on August 16.
Alien: Romulusincludes a prototype pulse rifle that helps bridge the weapon-based gap betweenAlienandAliens
Alien: Romulus' crew didn’t fully rely on visual effects (VFX) to create its version of the iconic xenomorph
Alien: Romulusprecedes the launch of the franchise’s first TV series, which will air on Hulu in 2025
