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The 1979 movie,Alienby Ridley Scott began the reign of the gripping series. This was followed by James Cameron’sAliensin 1986, which also received mostly positive feedback. The franchise went on to deliver eight movies but none of them were as successful as the first two.
Recently, another name has joined the list of movies in the franchise. Fede Álvarez’sAlien: Romuluspremiered on 03 July 2025 and quickly achieved praise and acknowledgment by fans. The newest movie became one of the best films in the horror-thriller genre of the year, impressing fans with its incredible visuals. The recent news of the film’s debut on streaming platforms on 15 October has fans excited worldwide.
The best sequel in years: Soon on streaming platforms
Fede Álvarez‘sAlien: Romuluswas released on 05 June 2025 and dubbed by fans as the greatest film in the franchise after the original. The series began withRidley Scott‘s 1979 movie which was followed byJames Cameron‘s directorial in 1986.
Unfortunately, later movies in the franchise were only subpar when it came to storyline and visual effects. Fans were unimpressed by the CGI-developed creatures in the films which followed, until 2024.
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TheDon’t Breathedirector worked hard to bring the retro-futuristic world of the original film to life. The new movie thrilled fans with suspenseful scenes, incredible characters, and a well-etched storyline.
‘ALIEN: ROMULUS’ releases on digital platforms on October 15.Find out what other films are releasing on digital next month:https://t.co/yXcHVcu7p0pic.twitter.com/OuMypur2w4
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News of the movie debuting on streaming platforms on 15 October has delighted fans worldwide. The movie swiftly climbed the ladders upon its release, to become the best thriller-horror film of 2024.
According to a report byDigital Spy,the film is currently available to pre-order from Prime Video so users can watch it as soon as it gets released. The report also mentioned some exciting details that the digital version of the film will contain.
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As per the report, the digital version of the movie will contain extended and deleted scenes. Another special addition is a conversation between the first film’s director and Álvarez to commemorate the franchise’s 45th Anniversary.
Change of plans: The original plan forAlien: Romulus
The 2024 movie was originally supposed to be released exclusively on Hulu instead of a theatre release. The director of the movie spoke toDigital Spy, mentioning the pandemic as the reason behind such a decision.
The only reason why it started there, I think, is because we started working on this in 2021. There’s no theatre business at that time. It was just like a year or so after COVID and there’s no hope at that point for theatres.
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Fortunately, the release was scheduled around 2024 when things had turned for the better and the theatre already reopened.Alien: Romuluswas a spectacle that deserved a big screen and a large audience.
Fans loved the movie’s horrific portrayals of the Xenomorph, especially the new addition of a creature called the Offspring. Robert Bobroczkyi’s portrayal of the terrifying creature impressed fans who were blown away by the 7-foot and 7 inches tall actor.
Instead of CGI, Alien: Romulus Used a 7 ft 7 inch Human Giant Named Robert Bobroczkyi for its Creepiest Scene
The movie is set for a successful digital release because of the positive theatrical reception it received. Fans worldwide are excited to watch the movie again on streaming platforms.
Alien: Romuluswill be available to watch on 15 October on Prime Video.
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
