Alien: Romulus Review and Release Dates
Alien: Romulus takes the Alien series back to its classic horror vibe, introducing a new generation to the terrifying Xenomorphs. Read on for details of the Alien: Romulus release on digital and Steelbook and a spoiler-free review of the film.
Alien: Romulus brings back the heart-pounding horror that made the original Alien movies famous, while also adding a fresh twist by focusing on a younger cast. This choice makes the story feel relatable to a new audience who will appreciate the sci-fi suspense and jump scares. The sibling connection between Andy and Rain adds warmth and humanity to the dark story—watching them look out for each other while battling terrifying aliens makes the danger feel more real. There are multiple times when Rain could abandon her robot brother but she chooses not to because of their bond and he is the only remaining family member she has.
Visually, Alien: Romulus has the dark, eerie feel of an abandoned spaceship down perfectly. Despite the dim lighting, every action scene is clear, so you can follow all the intense moments without missing a thing. The CGI is solid and the aliens are appropriately gross like the in the original movies.
Fans of the Alien series will also love that the tradition of a strong female character fighting off aliens is alive and well here. The horror elements are intense and overall, Alien: Romulus is a chilling and action-packed addition to the Alien franchise.
The original 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Fans can experience the terror in a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle (Alien & Alien: Romulus) on October 15 in 4K UHD, HD and SD.
Bonus Features*
Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus
- The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.
- Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.
- Casting the Faces –Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.
- Constructing the World –Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.
Inside the Xenomorph Showdown – Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.
Alien: A Conversation – A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.
Alternate / Extended Scenes – Check out scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
Alien: Romulus is now available on Digital and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD December 3.
