Alien Romulus Sequel News: All We Know About Romulus 2
Following the success of Alien: Romulus, the Alien franchise is actively developing its next installment. Although Disney has several Alien and Predator projects in active development, Alien: Romulus 2 makes the most financial sense out of all of them. In this article, we look at the different information shared about Alien: Romulus 2, including analyzing some potential story possibilities.
Development Status
In a recent interview for Screenrant, producer Michael Pruss shared insights into the direction of the upcoming film, indicating that it "may not be a direct sequel to Romulus, but it certainly is a part of the existing franchise." Pruss emphasized the importance of thoughtful development, stating that the team is currently in the brainstorming phase, ensuring that any new addition aligns with the franchise's legacy. He noted that while they are in the early stages, they aim to have more concrete information to share as the year progresses. Taking a bit slower approach makes sense, as recent Alien movies have been criticized for their lackluster scripts, and dumb characters result from it.
Direction and Vision
Director Fede Álvarez, who helmed Alien: Romulus, is also involved in the development of the next film. Álvarez has expressed interest in exploring new facets of the Alien universe, aiming to delve into "territories unexplored" within the series. He highlighted the importance of having a compelling story before proceeding with a sequel, avoiding the common pitfall of creating follow-ups without substantial narratives. While Alien: Romulus leaned mainly toward Alien, with some bits of Aliens thrown in, the sequel could borrow more from Aliens, even by including the Colonial Marines. The Colonial Marines are fan-favorite soldiers who have not been included in any of the Alien (and even AvP) sequels.
Possible Return Of Ellen Ripley
Rumors have circulated regarding the potential return of iconic character Ellen Ripley, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver, possibly utilizing digital de-aging technology. However, Álvarez has dismissed these speculations, referring to them as "fun gossip, but not true." In a surprising twist, Ellen Ripley was hinted to be onboard the Renaissance Station during the events of Alien: Romulus. The Narcissus shuttle is visible in some of the scenes involving the space station's long corridors. Later on, the shuttle is seen leaving the station when it disintegrates in the asteroid field, leaving the door open for another involvement in the sequel. This potential storyline is very similar to the Alien: Out Of The Shadows book, where Ripley has a side-adventure during her 57 years of cryosleep, and receives amnesia in the end.
Continuing Story Threads
Alien: Romulus left the survivors, Rain Carradine and the android Andy, onboard the Corbelan IV in cryosleep heading towards Yvaga III, a paradise-like planet. Andy was damaged in the neck by the Offspring, while Rain promised to "fix him". The journey would take several years, shifting the timeline more towards Aliens, which takes place in 2179. A somewhat cheap continuation of the story would involve a Xenomorph egg on the ship like Alien 3 did. However, a more interesting approach would be to link the Romulus survivors up with the Covenant survivors, who are in a similar situation. The crew of the USCSS Covenant was left flying towards Origae-6, another lush world, containing the evil android David and a few miniature Xenomorph eggs.
Timeline and Release
As the development continues, fans eagerly await official announcements detailing the direction of the next Alien film. The creative team remains committed to delivering a story that honors the franchise's rich history while introducing fresh elements to captivate both new and longtime audiences. The earliest, Alien: Romulus 2 could be released in 2027 or 2028, although nothing has been confirmed yet.
Other Alien And Predator Projects In Development
The next Alien project to be released in not a movie, but FX's Alien: Earth TV Series, slated to be released in the summer and developed by Noah Fawley. After that, it's a turn to the Predator series, with 2 different Predator movies released around November by Dan Tranchenberg. Predator: Badlands will be released in cinemas, while an animated Predator anthology movie (rumored to contain 3 parts, including a small scale sequel to Prey), will be released on Disney's streaming platforms. Finally, there are rumors about a potential Alien vs. Predator 3 and Ridley Scott's Prometheus 3, but Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 is sadly cancelled. Indeed, it is a good time to be an Alien and Predator fan.
Conclusion
The Alien franchise continues to expand, with Alien: Romulus 2 in early development alongside several other projects in the Alien and Predator universes. While details remain scarce, the creative team emphasizes a careful approach to storytelling, ensuring that future installments respect the franchise’s legacy while exploring new ideas. Speculation about the sequel’s direction, including the return of familiar elements like the Colonial Marines or potential connections to Covenant, fuels excitement among fans. Meanwhile, upcoming releases such as FX’s Alien: Earth and new Predator films show that the franchise is being revitalized in full force.
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