The critical and box office success of Alien: Romulus has revitalized the franchise featuring the iconic xenomorphs. Just two months following its release, Steve Asbell, the president of 20th Century Studios, acknowledged that while there is no formal agreement in place, discussions are underway regarding a potential sequel. Since then, director Fede Álvarez and collaborator Rodo Sayagues have been actively working on ideas for a follow-up that aims to elevate the horror experience to new heights. In a recent interview, Álvarez confirmed that plans are progressing and they are prepared to explore uncharted territory.
“We are doing that right now. We are excited about the future. We checked almost all the boxes of things we wanted to see (in Romulus), we brought back many elements we hadn’t seen in a long time. Wherever we go now, we can dive into unexplored waters,” Álvarez stated, also mentioning that the characters portrayed by Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson could play a crucial role in this new narrative: “I think it will be very exciting to take characters you know from the movie to a place in Alien we have never been before to discover what has happened.” The filmmaker expressed his commitment to ensuring that the story is worthy of the time and effort of everyone involved. “The mistake with sequels is usually making them just because you can, but due to Romulus, we can definitely make a sequel. However, I would do it less if we don’t have a really good idea for it, something worthy of the title,” concluded the director. While the team is still navigating the treatment stage, there are more developments on the horizon in the lethal galaxy. This year, Disney will bring the television series Earth into production for FX on Hulu, which is expected to premiere in mid-2025. Until then, previous installments will continue to be available on Disney+.
