Alien Romulus

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"Alien: Romulus" debuted strongly at the box office, earning $41.5 million in North America and surpassing "Deadpool" and "Wolverine." The film's global opening exceeded $100 million, attracting large audiences and revitalizing interest in the iconic franchise.

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"Alien Romulus," the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, has taken the box office by storm, claiming the number one spot and dethroning "Deadpool 3" and "Wolverine" in its opening weekend. The film, directed by Fede Alvarez, earned an impressive $41.5 million domestically, contributing to a global total of over $100 million within days of its release (https://variety.com/2024/film/news/korea-box-office-weekend-alien-romulus-opening-1236110382/), (https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/08/18/alien-romulus-breaks-100-million-at-global-box-office-and-topples-deadpool-in-us/).

Set against the backdrop of a terrifying extraterrestrial world, "Alien Romulus" introduces a fresh narrative, focusing on alien hybrids and survival. Critics have praised the film for its intense action sequences and the remarkable performances of its cast, particularly David Jonsson, whose character's struggle intensifies the horror elements reminiscent of the franchise's earlier entries (https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/david-jonsson-alien-romulus-unique-synthetic-1235037706/).

The film's success comes as part of a significant summer for Disney, which has dominated the box office with a diverse portfolio of films. "Alien Romulus" not only resonates with longtime fans but also brings a new audience to theaters, showcasing the film's appeal across generations (https://fortune.com/2024/08/18/disney-films-42-percent-summer-box-office-aliens-deadpool-wolverine/), (https://collider.com/alien-romulus-global-box-office-108-million/).

As audiences flock to theaters, "Alien Romulus" is also noted for its innovative use of filmmaking techniques, further elevating the franchise and paving the way for potential sequels (https://collider.com/alien-romulus-imax-box-office-16-million/). Overall, the film's debut is a testament to its blend of horror, thrilling storytelling, and revitalization of classic elements, cementing its place in the cinematic landscape and the hearts of fans worldwide.

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China Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Makes Robust Debut in Slowing Theatrical Market

Variety - 157 days ago - 'Alien: Romulus' made a robust debut at the mainland Chinese box office despite a challenge from other new release titles.

Latest 'Alien' Movie Scares Up Big Crowds In N. America Theaters

International Business Times - 157 days ago - The latest film in a series that began with Ridley Scott's 1979 blockbuster "Alien" earned an estimated $41.5 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations...

8 Biggest Alien Lore Reveals In Alien: Romulus

Screen Rant - 157 days ago - Alien: Romulus draws a ton from its predecessors, but it also builds upon the Alien franchise lore with plenty of exciting new reveals.

Alien Romulus Director Explains the Monster at the End & Its Meaning

MovieWeb - 157 days ago - Alien: Romulus' director Fede Álvarez addresses the creature at the end and its meaning and connections to the franchise.

Korea Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Grabs Opening Weekend Win as ‘Twisters’ Blows Softly

Variety - 157 days ago - ‘Alien: Romulus’ grabbed an opening frame win at the South Korean box office on a weekend full of new releases.

Alien: Romulus dethrones Deadpool & Wolverine after 3 weeks at No. 1, It Ends With Us still going strong

Entertainment Weekly - 157 days ago - 'Alien: Romulus' dethroned 'Deadpool & Wolverine' after 3 weeks at No. 1, while 'It Ends With Us' is still going strong.

Which Version of the Xenomorph Is the Scariest?

Collider - 157 days ago - The Alien franchise just expanded with Fede Álvarez's newest entry, Alien: Romulus. The franchise has now seen plenty of different iterations of the terrifying creature that stalks the franchise's protagonists. Prometheus and Alien: Covenant both introduced their own creatures in the franchise lore and, similarly, Romulus has made its mark with its own distinct version of the Alien. While they all come with their own set of horrifying characteristics that set them slightly apart from the others, which iteration has left the biggest mark on you? Is it still the original, or have any of the evolutions managed to take the top spot?

Disney films account for 42% of the industry’s summer box office

Fortune - 157 days ago - In addition to “Alien: Romulus,” Disney has released “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Inside Out 2” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" this summer.

Alien: Romulus Face Hugs Its Way Past Deadpool & Wolverine at Box Office

MovieWeb - 157 days ago - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s MCU team-up is finally knocked down a peg by the new Alien sequel.

Digitally resurrecting actors is still a terrible idea

TechCrunch - 157 days ago - This post contains spoilers for the movie “Alien: Romulus” In the long-running "Alien" movie franchise, the Weyland-Yutani Corporation can’t seem to let

David Jonsson Says His ‘Alien: Romulus’ Character Is ‘Unique’ in the Franchise’s History of Synthetics

IndieWire - 157 days ago - Despite the many synthetics to appear throughout the 'Alien' franchise history, Jonsson believes his stands apart.

Alien: Romulus: Android Rook & Connection To Original Franchise Character Explained By Director

Screen Rant - 157 days ago - Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez explains how the abandoned station's Android Rook has close ties back to the events of the original 1979 movie.

'Alien Romulus' IMAX Box Office Total Reaches Terrifying New Heights

Collider - 157 days ago - Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny, has brought in a massive haul at the IMAX global box office in its debut weekend.

Alien: Romulus overtakes Deadpool & Wolverine with $100 million debut

Digital Spy - 157 days ago - Alien: Romulus has made an impressive debut as it overtakes Deadpool & Wolverine at the US box office.

Alien: Romulus Keeps Good Times Rolling At The Weekend Box Office Dethroning Deadpool And Wolverine

CinemaBlend - 157 days ago - A new #1 at the domestic box office has arrived.

‘Alien: Romulus’ scares up $41.5 million to top box office charts

New York Post - 157 days ago - “Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office.

Do you think Alien Romulus would be receiving the same praise if it was released on the small screen?

MovieWeb - 157 days ago - On August 5th, 2022, a prequel to Predator called Prey was released in thea- actually, it wasn’t. In a surprising move, Disney decided to premiere the science fiction/horror entry onto Hulu exclusively in order to ramp up subscriptions for the streaming platform. This was a very successful move as it brought record-breaking numbers to Hulu, across the board. Most watched the premiere, most watched program during the week of release and most watched movie in the United States! This was also done because, apparently, the Predator franchise was turning out to be sluggish at the box office. On the other hand, the newly released Alien Romulus was actually slated for Hulu before the decision was made for it to be shown in theaters nationwide. In an interview with Variety, director Fede Alvarez talked about how the whole crew was filled with excitement when 20th Century Fox gave them the go ahead for the big screen. If the decision went the other way, do you thin