As a die-hard fan of the Alien saga who has seen more than my fair share of intergalactic horror, I can confidently say that the recent success of Alien: Romulus has me absolutely giddy with excitement for the future of this beloved franchise. The prospect of an Alien vs. Predator sequel, as pitched by Fede Álvarez and Dan Trachtenberg, has me on the edge of my seat.
Even the most devoted supporters of the Alien series might find it hard to foresee just how impactful the newest installment would be among the films released in 2024. However, the impressive start that Alien: Romulus has had is certainly generating excitement about the franchise’s prospects, despite some fans having reservations about certain aspects of the film. The success of this movie by director and co-writer Fede Álvarez has sparked curiosity regarding a potential sequel to Alien vs. Predator, an idea that I find extremely intriguing due to his proposed approach for handling such a project.
Thanks to a conversation between the director of Don’t Breathe and Deadline, during the red carpet premiere of Alien: Romulus, an intriguing idea has been proposed that is hard to resist. Here’s how Álvarez suggested a new Alien vs. Predator installment in a theoretical manner:
Perhaps it’s a project that requires me to jointly lead with my friend Dan [Trachtenberg]. Maybe we could emulate Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s approach on “From Dusk Till Dawn,” where we each direct separate halves of the film.
Before we delve deeper, there’s a point I’d like to clarify. Although I appreciate the Alien films’ timeline, the AvP duology is quite uneven. The first movie is okay, though it was toned down for a PG-13 audience; the sequel, however, seemed to be excessively brutal just for the sake of it. Having directors Fede Álvarez and Dan Trachtenberg work together on a new chapter in this series seems inevitable to me.
Instead of focusing solely on the popular blend of horror, gore, and history that characterizes Alien: Romulus, let’s delve into Trachtenberg’s unique qualifications for this project. In case you’re uncertain, the director of 10 Cloverfield Lane made a significant impact in this interconnected universe with his success in 2022’s Prey.
Currently, both the “Alien” and “Predator” franchises are experiencing success with their recent releases in box office and critical acclaim. Consequently, director Dan Trachtenberg has already pledged to direct another “Predator” adventure. Moreover, it seems that he is also holding onto the project for “Prey 2”. Thus, it appears that Trachtenberg will not be departing from this universe in the near future.
Well, you know, I’ve been nurturing an idea for a game that’s close to my heart, and now, it seems like the stars are aligning. Frankly, it feels like the perfect moment for this project to materialize.
To put it simply, it’s high time we saw a new installment of the classic showdown between Aliens and Predators, given that recent spin-offs have been garnering enthusiastic audiences. A well-executed collaboration could potentially become the blockbuster success studio heads anticipated when they first produced a film under this title. However, it may still be some time before we see such a project, as Fede Álvarez’s latest horror creation might just inspire additional sequels.
After the events of “Alien: Romulus’ ” ending, it seems only logical that such a powerful encounter between these iconic sci-fi species, “Alien vs. Predator,” could materialize in an optimal fashion. With both franchises at their peak, this might be the perfect moment to bring this exciting matchup to life. However, history has shown us that good intentions and timing can sometimes go awry, so all I can do is fervently cross my fingers for the right concept and the right moment to come together.
If you haven’t experienced the dark joy of Álvarez’s grand finale for yourself, you can currently do so at a theater near you. And if you’re looking to reflect on past chapters of the series, log onto your Hulu subscription and head back to the adventures of Xenomorph past, present, and future.
Perhaps if people watch and share these movies like Alien and Predator more frequently, the impact will be so strong that it can’t be overlooked. A small additional thought: when choosing to stream an Alien vs. Predator film for this purpose, I’d advise you to opt for just the initial release.
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2024-08-20 03:37