Summary
Alien Romulushas burst past a major domestic box office milestone as the newest installment in the sci-fi horror franchise continues to tout global success. Directed by Fede Álvarez,Alien: Romulusis getting positive reviewsfor staying true to the original movie while adding its own twists and turns respecting the series' lore. The movie was at the top of the box office during its debut weekend, proving the franchise still has plenty of life left in it. The film has also scored well with audiences as its earnings have continued to climb.
Now,Colliderreports thatAlien: Romulushas crossed $50 million at the US box office, the movie climbing past the major milestone within its first week in theaters. This success is also reflective of its global box office numbers, having earned $118.7 million worldwide as of writing. While this is against an $80 million budget, meaning the movie still needs to earn more to break even, it’s a strong start signaling plenty of success for the film going into its second weekend.
Why Alien: Romulus Is Performing So Well At The Box Office
The Seventh Alien Movie Is Getting Heaps Of Praise
Thestory ofAlien: Romulustakes place in betweenAlienandAliens, offering a new, terrifying experience featuring fresh characters scavenging from a run-down space station. The film provides plenty of references and Easter eggs for the franchise while also standing out as its own horror movie in the process. While there has been some criticism for the film drawing too much from previous installments,it has still managed to garner plenty of praise for being a love letter to the history of the sci-fi horror series.
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The movie is also assisted by Álvarez’s knowledge in the horror genre, having directed 2013’sEvil Deadand the tense thrillerDon’t Breathe. His approach to the newestAlienmovie involved heavy use of practical effects, including Facehuggers and Xenomorphs puppeted throughout the movie. This led to some ofAlien: Romulus' most disgusting scenes, providing plenty of gore matching its frightening storyline. These attributes have no doubt assisted it in becoming a major box office success.
Although the film still has to earn more at the box office before it make a profit,Alien: Romulus' domestic milestone is a strong sign that interest will continue into its second weekend. Since the movie is performing just as well overseas as in the US, there will likely be plenty of attendees going forward to bolster its numbers in the long run.With the film marking a revitalization for the franchise, how much it succeeds is key to understanding how the sci-fi horror universe will evolve from here.
The next big project in theAlienuniverse isAlien: Earth, a TV show developed byFargoshowrunner Noah Hawley.
Alien: Romulus
Cast
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
