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The "Alien" movie saga has had its ups and downs. While entries like "Alien: Covenant" and "Prometheus" have received their share of moderately positive attention, the first two movies remain the franchise's brightest gems. Fans of Xenomorph horror would no doubt love to see the first brilliant entry in the series since 1986's "Aliens." Unfortunately, it's still unclear whether that fine day is looming on the horizon. The first reactions to Fede Álvarez's upcoming "Alien" movie are now here — and while many are positive, there's enough division that it remains to be seen whether "Alien: Romulus" will blow you away.

Alien: Romulus First Reactions Aren't Holding Back

For many fans, the Alien franchise officially ended after James Cameron’s Aliens. Everything that came afterward never felt like it matched the standard of the first two films as the story ventured into strange terrains. Never mind Ridley Scott’s much talked-about prequels, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, that seemed obsessed with philosophical metaphors and the creation (as well as the meaning) of life. Consequently, the anticipation for the Ellen Ripley-less Alien: Romulus was about as high as a Chihuahua looking forward to a bath.

‘Alien: Romulus’ Cares, Scares, and Dares to Be Controversial

The hype surrounding Alien: Romulus has grown exponentially after the first batch of reviews from critics. Alien: Romulus is the latest entry to the Alien franchise and is set between 1979's Alien and 1986's Aliens. The horror/sci-fi movie revolves around a ragtag group of space colonists encountering the Xenomorphs while...

Alien: Romulus Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

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As the release date for Alien: Romulus approaches, excitement builds among fans eager to step into theaters. Many will be left wondering if the Alien: Romulus movie features an end or post-credits scene. Is there a reason to stay for the credits, or can viewers leave early? Here’s what you need to know.

Does Alien: Romulus Have an End or Post-Credits Scene?

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20th Century Studios is primed and ready to unleash fresh alien terror in theaters Aug. 16 with the release of the highly-awaited sequel "Alien: Romulus."

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Starring Cailee Spaeney, David Jonsson, Isabela Merced. After three sequels, two crossover movies, and two Ridley Scott directed prequels, the Alien franchise feels somewhat directionless at the moment. No one has tried to continue Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) story post-Resurrection (dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 1997), and Disney apparently has little interest in letting Scott complete his David trilogy. In a lot of ways that makes sense: aside from Aliens, every other follow up to the 1979 original has more detractors than fans. Positioning Alien: Romulus as a safe bet from the Xenomorphs’ new Disney owners–although it did feature prominently in one of their theme parks from 1989-2017) to welcome fans back to the fold–makes a lot of sense when you think about it from a studio perspective. And the choice of director and co-writer in Fede Álvarez, who successfully brought Evil Dead back to life with his 2013 standalone film, underlines this. But that is not why we are here.

ALIEN: ROMULUS feels like ALIEN: THE RIDE

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Do you like callbacks? This movie sure thinks so.

Alien: Romulus Review – New Blood, Same Story

The Alien: Romulus Rotten Tomatoes Score is now out as the first batch of reviews have hit the review aggregator site. The good news? It’s the best of the franchise since the release of Aliens back in 1986. However, the score isn’t nearly as high as Aliens or the...

‘Alien: Romulus’ Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Best Since ‘Aliens’

Making characters from different fictional universes fight each other is an idea as old as the concept of intellectual property. Frankenstein’s monster battled the Wolf-Man in 1943, King Kong vs. Godzilla hit theaters in 1962, and in the world of comic books it's been happening since DC and Marvel came into existence. But the idea of iconic 1980s monsters fighting each other is on another level of superfluity.

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The first reactions to Alien: Romulus have praised the film as “best movie since Aliens” and “gnarly, gripping & gorgeously bleak”. The new sequel, the seventh film in the sci-fi horror series, is out this Friday (August 16) and directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Álvarez (Don’t Breathe).

‘Alien: Romulus’ first reactions praise the sci-fi horror as the “best movie since ‘Aliens'”

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You better watch out for xenomorphs and face huggers, because we’re just a few days away from the release of Alien: Romulus in theaters.

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Directed by Fede Álvarez, and written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise (if you don’t count the two Alien Vs. Predator crossover films, that is). But technically, this new movie is a standalone “interquel,” which takes place between the events of the first movie Alien (1979) and the second movie Aliens (1986). Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux,...

How to Watch the ‘Alien’ Movies In Order on Streaming Before You Watch ‘Alien: Romulus’

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Fede Álvarez’s turn at the storied franchise is a throwback to its roots that runs on the visceral thrills of pulpy video game fun
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‘Alien: Romulus’ Review: Action-Horror Update Is a Gloriously Fun Mashup of ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens’

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Alien: Romulus is the ninth film in the Alien franchise that started way back in 1989 with Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror movie. That includes sequels, prequels, and even a couple crossovers with the Predator franchise. And the new Romulus movie actually draws pretty heavily on the existing lore of the series — mostly from Alien, but also from Aliens, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, and even some of the other sequels.

‘Alien’ Recap: What to Know Before ‘Alien: Romulus’

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[Editor’s Note: This list was originally published in May 2017. It has since been updated to coincide with the release of “Alien: Romulus.”] The 'Rebel Child' of Ridley Scott and James Cameron: Fede Álvarez on 'Alien: Romulus'



Very few film franchises in history have the pedigree that “Alien” can lay claim to. The 20th Century Fox science fiction saga has evolved over the decades from claustrophobic horror to bloody action and back again, and it’s managed that transition by producing two undeniable classics. First is Ridley Scott’s 1979 original, “Alien,” which made Sigourney Weaver an iconic final girl and became the...

Every ‘Alien’ Movie Ranked, from Worst to Best, Including ‘Romulus’

We’re getting a new Alien movie this week, Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus. Naturally, we’ll have a slew of Alien content to commemorate Romulus’ opening on Thursday, including rankings, a reevaluation of David Fincher’s controversial Alien 3, and more. First up, though, is revisiting the Alien vs. Aliens debate. Now, this debate has long divided Alien […]
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Alien vs. Aliens: Which Iconic Sci-Fi Masterpiece Reigns Supreme?

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A well-used express elevator to hell, courtesy of Don't Breathe director Fede Alvarez. 
Alien: Romulus Slithers Its Way Through a Fun But Familiar Entry in the Series: Review
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Alien: Romulus Slithers Its Way Through a Fun But Familiar Entry in the Series: Review

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Ridley Scott's 'Alien' remains one of the most acclaimed horror movies of all time. Scott revealed he had issues with 'Alien vs. Predator' and the 'Alien' franchise as a whole.

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Why is the new Alien movie called Romulus?

There’s a new Alien movie in cinemas this week, which is subtitled ‘Romulus’ for a couple of very good reasons. When it comes to the Alien...

Why is the new Alien movie called Romulus?

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