As a lifelong devotee of all things cinema, particularly the horror genre, I must confess that my anticipation for Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus was bordering on frenzy. Having been captivated by his masterful reimagining of Evil Dead, I was eager to witness how he would weave his unique touch into the iconic Alien franchise. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The film’s box office success only served to validate the collective excitement surrounding this terrifying masterpiece.
The anticipation surrounding Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus was immense, far beyond just saying “expectations were high.” After a seven-year hiatus in the franchise, people were eager to see how the Evil Dead director would reimagine the series. And indeed, his work surpassed expectations, grossing over $340 million at the box office and becoming the top-grossing horror film of the year. For those who missed it in theaters, there’s no need to wait long as release dates for Romulus’ digital and physical media debut have been announced.
According to Screen Rant (courtesy of 20th Century Studios), the movie titled “Alien: Romulus” will be released digitally on October 15. You can find it on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. It’s available as a single purchase, but if you want more background, you can buy it in a two-movie bundle together with “Alien” in 4K UHD, HD, or SD versions. The cast includes Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. In this movie, three sets of siblings explore a deserted space station, encountering the most dreadful creature in the cosmos along the way.
- Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus
- The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Álvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.
- Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.
- Casting the Faces – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.
- Constructing the World – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.
- Inside the Xenomorph Showdown – Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.
- Alien: A Conversation – A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Álvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.
Will Alien: Romulus Get a Sequel?
Following the remarkable blend of critical acclaim and box office success of “Alien: Romulus“, it’s reasonable to assume Álvarez might revisit the franchise, potentially directing a sequel or another installment set at a different point in the timeline. However, don’t anticipate this happening right away, as he shared with The Hollywood Reporter that while he has thoughts about where the narrative could go next, he’s not in a rush to immediately start production on another film.
We’ll observe the response and if there’s demand for it. I believe that a sequel shouldn’t be made so soon; it needs time to brew. You need to let the audience miss it, you need to stir their curiosity. If we look at Alien and Aliens, there was a gap of seven years between them. However, we do have concepts in mind about where the story should progress.
Currently, enthusiasts can only look forward to the digital and tangible versions of “Alien: Romulus,” but further updates regarding the blockbuster series will be shared when new information is at hand.
The movie, “Romulus,” is currently showing in cinemas, and will become available for digital viewing on October 15th, which includes streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango Now.
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2024-09-26 20:01