Alien Romulus

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"Alien: Romulus" has debuted strongly at the box office, surpassing competitors like "Deadpool" and "Wolverine." The film explores connections to previous entries in the franchise, featuring new characters and a terrifying narrative that captivates audiences globally, generating significant revenue.

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"Alien: Romulus" has emerged as the latest installment in the iconic "Alien" franchise. Directed by Fede Alvarez, the film debuted to significant commercial success, grossing $41.5 million in its opening weekend, surpassing notable competition from "Deadpool" and "Wolverine". The film promises a return to the chilling horror roots of the series by employing suspenseful storytelling alongside an exploration of previously uncharted territory in the "Alien" universe.

The narrative follows the character of Romulus, played by David Jonsson, who is pitted against the horrors of alien life forms in a tense, isolated setting. Significant to the plot is the connection to "Prometheus," hinting at pre-established lore involving the origins of the xenomorphs. Additionally, the film features a subplot that examines family dynamics, particularly the bond between Romulus and his brother, Andy.

"Romulus" has garnered positive reviews for its effective blend of thrill and action, reigniting interest in the franchise, especially after the mixed reception of earlier works like "Prometheus" and "Covenant." Critics noted that Alvarez's direction revitalizes the narrative while maintaining essential elements that fans expect from an "Alien" film. The film also utilizes modern filmmaking techniques to create visually stunning sequences that enhance the terror, making the creatures and environments feel more immediate and impactful.

Beyond its financial achievements, "Alien: Romulus" has become a topic of discussion for its thematic depth and character development. With its successful global opening, crossing $100 million in box office earnings , the film promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, suggesting that the "Alien" legacy continues to thrive and adapt to contemporary cinematic landscapes.

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Digital Spy - 152 days ago - Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez has explained the film's major connection to the franchise's previous revival, Prometheus.

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Variety - 152 days ago - 'Alien: Romulus' made a robust debut at the mainland Chinese box office despite a challenge from other new release titles.

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Screen Rant - 152 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 - 152 days ago - Alien: Romulus' director Fede Álvarez addresses the creature at the end and its meaning and connections to the franchise.

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Variety - 152 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 - 152 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 - 152 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?

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

IndieWire - 152 days ago - Despite the many synthetics to appear throughout the 'Alien' franchise history, Jonsson believes his stands apart.

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Screen Rant - 152 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.

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Collider - 152 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.

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Digital Spy - 153 days ago - Alien: Romulus has made an impressive debut as it overtakes Deadpool & Wolverine at the US box office.

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CinemaBlend - 153 days ago - A new #1 at the domestic box office has arrived.

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New York Post - 153 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 - 153 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

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Variety - 153 days ago - "Alien: Romulus" scared up $108 million in its global box office debut while "It Ends With Us" notched a notable benchmark after 10 days of release.