Reports that Ridley Scott's "Alien: Romulus" sequel had been shelved indefinitely have been firmly denied by 20th Century Studios, whose president Steve Asbell rebutted the claims with a blunt "Nope" after they began circulating online. The 2024 film was a surprise hit that revived the Alien franchise, so any suggestion of the follow-up being scrapped had alarmed fans hoping to see more of protagonist Rain Carradine, making this a significant reassurance for the series' future.

The original report had claimed creative disagreements over the franchise's direction had derailed the project, but the studio's swift denial suggests a sequel remains a priority for both 20th Century Studios and Disney. Director Fede Álvarez has confirmed he will not return, having always intended to make only one Alien film, though Ridley Scott remains involved as a producer and both he and Álvarez are reportedly open to a new director taking over. Separately, Brian Duffield is developing another Alien project for the studio, and while its connection to Romulus is unclear, he has hinted on social media that the two remain linked.