Alien: Romulus
Directed by Fede Álvarez7.180%85%7.2
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
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- rg9400November 1, 2024I am surprised by the negative reviews because I really enjoyed this movie a lot. I see people comparing it to different films in the Star Wars franchise, and honestly, that's an apt comparison because it seems Alien fans are a lot like Star Wars fans, never satisfied with anything and constantly complaining. After the backlash to the pseudo-philosophical approach to the prior two entries in this franchise, this film goes back to the horror basics, using the template of the first two movies as a blueprint for how to approach its story. Yes, it does feel like it replicates a few plot beats, and there are attempts to shoehorn references related to the franchise into the movie. However, there are only a couple moments, and none that are set up as with a pause for audience applause. When the biggest movie of the summer is literally just a constant hammering of such moments, so what if this movie has a few nostalgia plays? Honestly, if you haven't seen any movie in the franchise, you would fully miss those moments, as they serve only as Easter Eggs. However, what this film gets right are the aesthetics which are immaculate. A++. Everything looks and sounds straight out of the 70s sci-fi world of the original. The focus on practical effects and little details is immediately noticeable. The set pieces feel engrossing and suspenseful as the movie slowly unravels before turning into a thrill ride. And it does leave its own twist on the franchise with a wonderfully weird final act. The cast is overall interesting, but Cailee Spaeny continues to steal the show, feeling like a bona fide scream queen. It's one of the better entries to the franchise and one of the better movies of the year. Ignore the mixed reviews and watch it in theaters without any sort of prescribed expectations about what the movie should be. You'll have a fun time.
- Paulo Coelho AlvesOctober 19, 2024At this point I’m not even sure how to review Alien movies. Ridley Scott made a perfect movie with the original and this one basically is all about capturing its sense of claustrophobia. Everything from the design of ships to the all-encompassing, all-consuming Weyland-Yutani Corporation—painted here in much more obvious strokes—is meant to invoke despair, a universe wholly in the grip of monsters out of our deepest nightmares. The thing is, those words could be lifted out a review of the original movie. What’s new then? Unfortunately not much. This is a movie leas concerned with doing something new with the material as it is with reminding you of its greatness. As a piece of pure homage it works, and even stands on its own in a couple of inspired sequences. But it simply can’t escape the gravitational pull of the original.
- MeghannBAugust 18, 2024Really enjoyed this movie- appreciated that visually it stayed true to the original Alien movies while simultaneously incorporating modern day special effects to make it all look incredibly realistic. Music was giving “epic 80s” movie soundtrack, which I loved. We re-watched Alien and Aliens prior to heading to the movie (it had been a while) and I recommend doing that so you notice all the details/callbacks even more! A fun movie DEFINITELY worth seeing on the big screen.
- Clarence BoddickerDecember 16, 2025Sorry, but this isn't a great movie... Let alone Alien movie. It's just a conglomerate of all of the first 4 parts. One cannot live from memorable quotes and Ash alone..
- Ray HopkinOctober 16, 2024This was awesome! A great addition to the Alien universe in the same way Prey was a great addition to the Predator universe. Some great jump scares, and very creepy and nerve shredding vibes throughout, and the cast were amazing. I get the feeling that Elon Musk would be a perfect fit for Weyland Yutani Corps new president... I really enjoyed the story, and I'd be very happy if Alverez is given the opportunity to make another one. I'd also like to see Scott being given the opportunity to finish his trilogy too... And maybe, maybe, we'll get a decent Alien/Predator cross over too. Now to go back and continue playing Alien Isolation...
- Dan DeaseDecember 8, 2025Decent thriller. Follows the franchise line with new blood. Worth a watch if you like the Alien-verse.
- LA.CountryBoyNovember 25, 2025That movie sucked.
- COCOMarch 18, 2025In space no one can hear you scream…unless your name is Isabela Merced.
- brycowardNovember 19, 2025Let's face it: not every new entry can be as utterly groundbreaking as Alien or Aliens. That said, Alien: Romulus (the eighth film in the series, provided you include the Alien vs. Predator movies, which only counts if you squint really hard and promise not to ask any follow-up questions about the plot of the second one) is an incredibly tense, creative, and cohesive installment. The film successfully pulls off fresh direction and genuinely smart ideas, especially in how it handles the environment of space. It goes beyond the typical vacuum, which results in new frights and sustained tension that feel earned, not recycled. The new talent really anchors the story—I was particularly impressed by David Jonsson's performance as Andy. The monster we know and love to be terrified by is back, and the film does a brilliant job of using it. Bottom line: This is a great Alien movie.
- Evis ZeniosOctober 26, 2025One of the best alien movies ever made with great CGI character building and story line
- asageaspaJune 9, 2025Love it!
- cubano11October 16, 2025I love all things ALIEN, even Resurrection. This movie was awesome, but then again, you could film a turd sitting on fire in the middle of an ampty room, call it an ALIEN film, and I'd probably still love it. I have no shame when it comes to my fandom of this series.... The AVP movies were crap tho.
- cat_packOctober 4, 2025Nice to see another addition to the aliens universe. You get to see what it's like working under Weyland yutani in a world still being converted as a habitable planet. I definitely enjoyed this and it nailed the look and feel of the other alien movies with a good story to boot.
- ScottDecember 14, 2024You never truly know what you had until it’s gone. I think this was a fun one-off so you can see how scrambly the face huggers are but it’s a roller coaster ride with none of the provocative and expansive lore of the Prometheus side of the franchise. Which has its warts but offered a more interesting path forward for the franchise. Loved the chunky, crunchy, sci-fi buttons and gizmos though.
- NFSeptember 23, 2025Don't listen to the naysayers. It's good.
Alien: Romulus Trivia
Alien: Romulus was released on August 14, 2024.
Alien: Romulus was directed by Fede Álvarez.
Alien: Romulus has a runtime of 1 hr 59 min.
Alien: Romulus was produced by Walter Hill, Michael A. Pruss, Ridley Scott.
The key characters in Alien: Romulus are Rain (Cailee Spaeny), Andy (David Jonsson), Tyler (Archie Renaux).
Alien: Romulus is rated R.
Alien: Romulus is a Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller film.
Alien: Romulus has an audience rating of 8.5 out of 10.