Currently in production, director Fede Alvarez is actively working on the latest addition to the Alien franchise, a project tentatively titled Alien Romulus. Initially slated for a Hulu debut, Disney has recently confirmed a theatrical release date of August 16, 2024, adding a promising note to the anticipation surrounding the movie.

While the precise details of Alvarez’s narrative remain undisclosed, what we do know is that his pitch resonated strongly with Ridley Scott, who is overseeing the production of the film, potentially titled Alien: Romulus. Reportedly, Alvarez shared his concept for a new Alien movie with Scott years ago, and the idea left a lasting impression. In 2021, Scott reached out to Alvarez, inquiring if he was still interested in bringing his envisioned Alien movie to life. Clearly, Alvarez was eager to proceed. Steve Asbell, the president of 20th Century Studios, emphasized that the decision to greenlight the project was based entirely on the strength of Fede’s pitch, describing it as “just a really good story with a bunch of characters you haven’t seen before.”

Are you eagerly anticipating a fresh Alien movie that delves into the realm of pure horror, with Fede Alvarez unleashing the Xenomorph upon a group of young colony residents? Feel free to express your thoughts on this exciting project by leaving a comment below.