The Terrifying New Trailer for “Alien: Romulus” is Here!

Fans of the legendary “Alien” franchise, prepare yourselves for a return to the spine-chilling horror that started it all. The new trailer for “Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the iconic sci-fi/horror series, has just dropped, and it promises to deliver a heart-pounding experience that harkens back to the franchise’s roots.

In “Alien: Romulus,” a group of young space colonizers find themselves in a fight for survival after encountering the universe’s most terrifying life form while scavenging a derelict space station. The cast features a blend of rising stars and seasoned actors, including Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), and newcomer Aileen Wu.

The film is a collaborative effort from Fede Alvarez, known for his work on “Evil Dead” and “Don’t Breathe,” who co-wrote the screenplay with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”). Their script is based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett, ensuring that the film stays true to the essence of the original “Alien” universe.

Ridley Scott, the visionary behind the original “Alien” as well as “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” returns to produce alongside Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”) and Walter Hill (“Alien”). Executive producers include Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”).

Watch “Alien: Romulus” Official Trailer Below!

Produced by the legendary Ridley Scott and helmed by director and writer Fede Alvarez, “Alien: Romulus” is set to open exclusively in theaters nationwide on August 16, 2024. The film revisits the deep-space terror that first captivated audiences in 1979, bringing a fresh yet familiar sense of dread.