The Alien Franchise Officially Has a New Streaming Hunting Ground
*Alien: Romulus* will join Peacock’s streaming library in November, as the franchise’s future direction remains uncertain. The news comes amid reports that Ridley Scott wants to return to the storylines of *Prometheus* and *Alien: Covenant*, while the 2024 film by Fede Álvarez may not continue in that direction.
Produced by Scott and directed by Álvarez, *Romulus* earned positive reviews and grossed $350 million worldwide on a reported $80 million budget. That makes it the franchise’s second-highest-grossing film, behind *Prometheus*, which made more than $400 million. The article says Álvarez has not committed to directing a sequel, while the *Alien: Earth* television series has been renewed for a second season.
In short
- *Alien: Romulus* arrives on Peacock in November.
- It grossed $350 million worldwide.
- Scott reportedly favours returning to his earlier storylines.
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The case for
A return to the stories begun in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant could give the franchise greater continuity and let Ridley Scott develop questions about the Engineers and humanity’s origins. Those films also performed strongly at the box office, suggesting there is an audience for that direction. Supporters may see a sequel to Romulus as a chance to build on its success while keeping the series’ future open.
The case against
Romulus’s strong reviews and substantial box-office success make a direct continuation a reasonable way to build on what audiences have recently embraced. Fede Álvarez’s take could offer the franchise a distinct path, while another return to the earlier films’ storylines might narrow its possibilities. With Álvarez not committed to a sequel, supporters of this approach may favour letting its future direction emerge without assuming Scott’s preferred return should lead.
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