Alien: Romulus, a midquel set between Alien and Aliens, directed by Fede Álvarez, premieres in August with practical effects and human-focused storytelling.

Alien: Romulus, a midquel set between Alien and Aliens, premieres in August with practical effects and human-focused storytelling. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the movie follows a group of thieves on an abandoned space station who encounter alien entities. The film, promoted at San Diego Comic-Con, will have a standalone story while respecting the franchise's history, and promises a return to the horror roots of the original movies.