Alien: Romulus Revives Franchise with Return to Horror Roots

Director Fede Álvarez aims to recapture the terror of the original Alien with a younger cast and practical effects.

Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, premieres on August 16, 2024.
The film is a spinoff featuring young space colonizers facing the iconic xenomorph.
Álvarez studied past mistakes, especially from Alien 3, to enhance the creature's fear factor.
The movie emphasizes sibling relationships among the characters.
Total Film's latest issue features exclusive interviews and covers for Alien: Romulus.