20th Century Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Alien: Romulus, the upcoming installment in the long-standing Alien franchise, with a release date set for August 16, 2024.
The film, directed by Fede Álvarez (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead), is set between Ridley Scott’s original Alien and James Cameron’s classic sequel Aliens. Starring Cailee Spaeny, known for her role in last year’s Priscilla, the movie follows a mysterious plot involving a group of young people on a distant world who encounter the universe’s most terrifying life form.
An Insight into the Cast
The clip also offers a first look at the cast, including Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced (Madame Web). Isabela Merced faces off against a Xenomorph, as seen in one intense scene in the trailer.
Terror Returns to Its Roots
The trailer returns to the horror roots of the franchise. Dark hallways packed with facehuggers lie in wait for the crew. One notable scene shows a herd of parasitic facehuggers attacking victims, maintaining the tension we’ve come to expect from these films.
Nods to Franchise Legends
The original 1979 Alien movie starred Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, whose crew confronted a deadly alien threat in space. In Aliens, Ellen is reluctantly awakened from cryogenic slumber to investigate another Xenomorph attack on a faraway colony.
A Star-studded Ensemble
Alongside Spaeny and Merced, other cast members include Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Aileen Wu, and Spike Fearn. The combination of new and established talent suggests a dynamic mix that should keep audiences on edge.
Cinematic Technique and Tense Moments
Álvarez explained his creative process to THR: There’s a moment where you see a bunch of kids running around the corridors of this colony. And I thought, ‘Wow, what would it be like for those kids to grow up in a colony that still needs another 50 years to terraform?’
From Visionary Directors
Álvarez has already showcased his director’s cut to Ridley Scott, who had positive feedback: Fede, cosa posso dire? È dannatamente fantastico. I dialoghi sono fantastici. Sei tu lo sceneggiatore?
This endorsement from Scott adds a layer of credence and excitement among fans eagerly anticipating the release.
The Impact of Iconic Scenes
The influence of iconic scenes cut by James Cameron from his 1986 blockbuster I was gonna go there and sit at a table and look at him… Even if he was gonna say ‘you destroyed my legacy,’ I wanted to be in front of him and see him in the eye…
A Legacy Continues
Alien: Romulus, serving as the seventh installment except for crossover events with Predator, signifies another bold attempt to recapture the essence of Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic. The franchise’s struggle to maintain early success is evident; yet Álvarez’s vision provides hope for reinvigorating this legendary series.
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