Alienis celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The original filmrecently returned to theatersto mark the scary occasion. However, what most horror fans are waiting for is the next scream-worthy installment of the franchise,Alien: Romulus. TheFede Álvarezdirected sequel is set to return the franchise to its claustrophobic roots on the big screen this August. Now, as fans wait for anAlien-filled summer,Romulus’ latest images will have you on the edge of your seat.
Provided exclusively byEntertainment Weekly, the two images include thebest look yet at the sequel’sXenomorph, with the slimy creature getting ready for his close-up and grinning straight in the face of their next potential victim. The film has put a majorfocus on the practical effects, which help make the original classic horror the nightmare it is today. With facehuggers at the ready, the Xenomorph suit looks better and more terrifying than ever. The last image showcases two of Romulus' leads,Cailee Spaeny’s Rain Carradineand Archie Renaux’s Tyler. The latter, in a stunningly framed hero shot, is armed as the two are ready for the blood-soaked battle ahead.
Spaeny has recently made a huge splash in two A24 films,PriscillaandCivil War. Renaux, on the other hand, is most known for his starring role in the Netflix seriesShadow and Boneand starred alongsideCamila Mendesin the Amazon Prime Video romantic comedyUpgradedearlier this year. Spacey and Renaux will be fighting for their lives in Romulus with an ensemble that includesIsabela Merced,David Jonsson,Spike FearnandAileen Wu.
What’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ About?
Romulus is a stand-alone horror tale set in theAlienuniverse.Taking placebetween the events of the first two films,“while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.” The sequel was co-written by Álvarez andRodo Sayagueswith original Alien directorRidley Scottserving as an executive producer. From the spookyteaser trailer,Romulusappears to be recapturing the haunted house gothic charm of the first film. This makes sense given Álvarez’s eerie filmography.The beloved genre director previously directed two of the most cherished horror films of the last decade,Evil Dead(2013) andDon’t Breathe. The filmmaker also produced and wrote the story for the latestTexas Chainsaw Massacrefilm released by Netflix.
Alien: Romulusstalks into theaters on June 14, 2025. The previously released teaser can be viewed below with the new images. The franchise will also soon be making its jump to television in the form of anAlienFX series. The plots ofRomulusand this upcoming series are unrelated.
Alien: Romulus
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
