Alien: Romulus

On the derelict outskirts of a long abandoned space station, a crew of young colonists comb the wreckage for parts and supplies. What begins as a routine salvage mission quickly spirals into a fight for survival as they confront a lethal life form that thrives in the ship's dim corridors. Trust frays as fear takes over and hidden loyalties surface, forcing each member to decide who to believe and how far they will go to stay alive. The tension is built through tight spaces, sudden bursts of danger, and a relentlessness that makes the night feel endless and unbearable. Cailee Spaeny's Rain and David Jonsson's Andy become focal points as the group tries to decipher the origin of the threat.

Directed by Fede Álvarez, Alien Romulus pulls from the franchise's core idea created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, with Rodo Sayagues contributing to the screenplay. The 2024 film adds a new cast and setting, and Spaeny's performance heightens tension.

Box office figures for Alien Romulus have not been publicly released, so totals remain unknown at this time. The production leans on practical effects, sharp sound design, and precise blocking to sell the claustrophobic environment rather than giant set pieces.

As of now there are no major awards or nominations publicly announced for the film. Still, the tight direction, practical effects and the ensemble cast could attract attention during genre specific awards in the future globally. Fans may hope for recognition in technical categories such as production design and sound.

Early reviews suggest a lean, effective horror experience that leans into isolation and the ethics of colonization. The film treats survival as a brutal test of trust, with the alien threat turning the station into a character of its own, and relationships strained to breaking points for genre fans worldwide.