The fifth installment in the “Alien” saga, “Romulus” takes us back to the far future after the two Scott-directed prequels, “Prometheus” (2012) and “Alien: Covenant” (2017), to a time when human colonies have popped up on other planetary bodies.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-15 15:17:59">August 15, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.</time>

The fifth installment in the “Alien” saga, “Romulus” takes us back to the far future after the two Scott-directed prequels, “Prometheus” (2012) and “Alien: Covenant” (2017), to a time when human co…{ai:summary}<p>In the latest chapter of the "Alien" series, titled "Romulus," humanity's reach has expanded into the cosmos, establishing colonies beyond Earth. </p><p>Set after the Scott prequels, it plunges into a future where the familiar horrors of the franchise resurface amidst the stars. #society</p>

‘Alien: Romulus’ review: A largely scary tribute to what’s come before it

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