Alien: Romulus is a 2024 science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez and set in the Alien franchise timeline between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). The story follows a group of downtrodden young space colonists who embark on a mission to a derelict space station called Renaissance in 2142, seeking cryogenic stasis capsules that could help them escape their bleak mining colony. Once aboard, they inadvertently awaken hostile Xenomorph creatures and must fight for survival in the station’s claustrophobic corridors as the terrifying alien threat relentlessly hunts them. The film leans into the franchise’s classic blend of visceral horror and atmospheric tension while expanding on themes of desperation and survival amidst corporate exploitation. Alien: Romulus premiered in August 2024 and has been praised for its terrifying set pieces and faithful return to the franchise’s horror roots.