The legendary Alien franchise returns with a spine-chilling chapter as Alien: Romulus makes its highly anticipated streaming debut on Disney+ starting January 1.
A Thrilling Revival of the Alien Universe
Directed by acclaimed horror visionary Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe), Alien: Romulus brings the franchise back to its terrifying roots. Critics are raving, calling it “sheer terror” (USA Today) and “utterly breathtaking” (Discussing Film). Garnering Certified-Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes™, the film has become a global sensation, achieving the second-highest box office earnings in the franchise’s history.
With an all-new storyline, creatures, and characters, Alien: Romulus is a bold new chapter that retains the tension and horror fans love. Owen Gleiberman of Variety praises its ability to be “tense enough to grab you by the throat.”
Exclusive Binge-Worthy Content on Disney+
Get ready to immerse yourself in the Alien universe like never before. Alongside Alien: Romulus, Disney+ offers every iconic film in the franchise — Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Prometheus, and Alien: Covenant.
About Alien: Romulus
This sci-fi horror thriller introduces audiences to a group of young colonizers scavenging a derelict space station, only to confront the deadliest lifeform in the universe. The cast features rising stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Directed by Fede Alvarez, the screenplay is co-written by Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues, based on the iconic characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, who directed the original Alien and the prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, serves as producer alongside Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.
Mark your calendar — Alien: Romulus streams exclusively on Disney+ starting January 1.