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Fede Álvarez Says He Won’t Direct ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel as Studio Seeks New Director

Álvarez describes a planned handoff, emphasizing character continuity he helped write into the sequel.

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Fede Álvarez Explains Why He Won't Helm ALIEN: ROMULUS Sequel; Confirms First Movie's Characters Will Return

Overview

  • Speaking at HorrorHound Weekend, Álvarez said he was never going to direct the follow-up and viewed his role as a one-film stint.
  • He remains a co-writer with Rodo Sayagues and a producer, explaining they wrote the sequel to safeguard the characters they introduced.
  • No director is currently attached and the project has no release date as 20th Century Studios searches for new creative leadership.
  • Reporting indicates Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson are expected to return, with the story set after Alien: Romulus.
  • Some outlets have suggested possible behind-the-scenes friction, though those claims are unconfirmed, and Álvarez says he is focusing on a personal project.