Ridley Scott is currently developing a newAlienmovie for 20th Century Studios following the success ofAlien: Romulus, emphasizing the expansion of the franchise. The latest entry in the sci-fi horror franchise managed to garner many positive reviews, with critics praising thecast ofAlien: Romulusalongside its many terrifying elements. It also became a box office hit, garnering $350.8 million worldwide against an $80 million budget. This resulted in confirmation that a sequel featuring Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and Andy (David Jonsson) is in development.
Now,The Hollywood Reporterhas confirmed thatScott is currently developing a new entry in theAlienfranchise, though no direct details have been revealed about the project. This comes just days after the announcement of theAlien: Romulussequel, indicating this might be a different movie following new characters and an original storyline. While no details have been revealed yet, it does indicate the franchise creator is coming back to his sci-fi horror work in a major way.
What Scott’s New Alien Movie Means For The Franchise
The Xenomorphs' On-Screen Presence Is Expanding
The announcement of Scott’s movie coincides with a major expansion of the sci-fi franchise as of late, signifyingmajor developments are happening thanks toRomulus' success. This includesFX’s upcomingAlien: Earthseries, set to premiere in 2025, alongside a potentialAlien vs. Predator 3, with director Fede Álvarez expressing interest in the unconfirmed idea. As for the sequel to the latest movie, which is already in the works, while the franchise creator is seemingly working on a new expansion, furthering the Xenomorph’s on-screen reach.
Alien: Romulus' 10 Scariest Scenes Ranked
Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus features some truly terrifying and very scary moments with several scenes that will make you jump out of your seat.
Scott’s last movies in the franchise were the two prequelsPrometheusandAlien: Covenant, both of which received lukewarm reviews from critics and audiences alike. It’s unclear if his upcoming movie will follow the storyline of his previous duology, or if it will take the franchise in a wholly new direction like the latest installment. WithAlien: Romulusendingon a bittersweet note for Rain and Andy, their story will continue for sure. But, in terms of further films in the series, there are plenty of unpredictable directions the creator could go with his film.
Our Take On Ridley Scott’s New Alien Movie
His Involvement Is The Perfect Step In The Right Direction
Given Scott was the mastermind behind the originalAlienmovie, it makes sense to keep him involved in the franchise as it continues to expand.WhileCovenantunderperformed at the box office,Prometheuswas a success, meaning he can still strike gold with whatever idea he is developing. With the franchise finally getting brought back to life after almost a decade in hibernation, we’re interested to see what its creator’s filmmaking contribution is going to be.
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Alien
The Alien franchise, which began with Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, is a Sci-Fi series comprised of several horror films, games, and comic books centered on humanity’s encounters with a hostile extraterrestrial species known as Xenomorphs. Characterized by their lethal prowess and capability to reproduce at an alarming rate, these creatures pose a profound threat to human existence. The primary series protagonist, Ellen Ripley, acts as the voice of reason as she seeks to keep the creatures out of the hands of greed-driven corporate scientists.
