Alien sequel talk: Romulus star comments as Scott-linked Prometheus follow-up reported
David Jonsson said they know little about the planned sequel to Alien: Romulus, while Collider, citing TheWrap, reports a separate Alien film tied to Prometheus and Covenant is in development at 20th Century Studios with Aaron Guzikowski writing.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 1Screen Rant reported on 25 October that David Jonsson, who plays the android Andy in Alien: Romulus, said they had little to share about the planned direct sequel. Screen RantN “"I wish I could tell you more," Jonsson responded in his ScreenRant interview.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Asked about reports that Ridley Scott was getting more involved and the script was moving, Jonsson said they had not got much more than the interviewer had said, adding that they did not want to downplay it. Screen RantN “I haven't really got much more than what you just said” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Jonsson said they loved Andy and the project, and hoped for a chance to "take it further". Screen RantN “I really hope that we get a chance to not just do it again, but take it further, because that's really what it deserves.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Screen Rant says the Romulus sequel is confirmed to be in development, that rumours of its cancellation were debunked, and that Scott will produce it as he did Romulus. Screen RantN “Franchise creator Ridley Scott served as a producer on Alien: Romulus and will do the same for the next installment.”“with rumors of its cancellation being debunked” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Fede Álvarez, who directed Romulus, is not returning to direct but will stay on as a producer; Screen Rant says the production is still looking for a director. Screen RantN “I'm going to pass the torch on this one as director.”“Álvarez will remain on board as a producer alongside Scott.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant also notes that Romulus earned an 80% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating and grossed $350.865 million worldwide. Screen RantN “earning an 80% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing $350.865 million worldwide” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Separately, Collider reported on 27 October, citing TheWrap, that a new Alien movie connected to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant is in development at 20th Century Studios, with Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) attached to write the screenplay. ColliderN “is officially in development at 20th Century Studios, with Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) attached to write the screenplay.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1According to that report, Scott will produce through his Scott Free banner alongside Michael Pruss; whether Scott will direct is not yet known, and no release date has been announced. ColliderN “Scott will produce the project through his Scott Free banner alongside Michael Pruss, although it's as yet unknown if he'll be directing.”“20th Century Studios has not announced a release date for the new Alien movie.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2Screen Rant had already described the Prometheus-linked prequel as "reportedly in development" with Guzikowski attached, and Collider notes it would pick up the unresolved ending of Covenant, in which the android David takes control of the colony ship. Screen RantN “a different Alien prequel movie tied to Prometheus and Covenant is also reportedly in development, with Aaron Guzikowski attached as its screenwriter.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “The movie ends with David taking control of the Covenant and continuing his experiments” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 2Both outlets place the news amid a broader Alien revival that includes Romulus and the TV series Alien: Earth, which Screen Rant says has been renewed for a second season. ColliderN “The Alien franchise is undergoing a critical resurgence at the moment” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “the TV series Alien: Earth being renewed for season 2” Read at Screen Rant ↗
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No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Fan-oriented entertainment coverage: Screen Rant leads with an exclusive interview in which Jonsson says little about the Romulus sequel, while Collider treats the Scott-linked Prometheus/Covenant project as a long-awaited return.
- Emphasis
- Screen Rant stresses franchise history, Romulus's reception and the director search; Collider stresses Scott's return to the unresolved Covenant story and fan frustration.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither confirms whether Scott will direct. Collider does not mention the Romulus sequel or Jonsson's comments, and Screen Rant predates the TheWrap report.
- Charged language
- “Officially Returning”“Unfinished Alien Story”“best-reviewed Alien movie in a long time”
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“2024's Alien: Romulus was the best-reviewed Alien movie in a long time.” — Screen Rant
“That unresolved ending has frustrated fans for years” — Collider
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- A new Alien film connected to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant is reported to be in development, with Aaron Guzikowski writing.
- Ridley Scott is involved as a producer.
- The Alien franchise is enjoying a revival with Alien: Romulus and Alien: Earth.
Where accounts differ
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Status of the Prometheus-linked film
- Centre
- Screen Rant calls it "reportedly in development"; Collider, citing TheWrap, says it is "officially in development" at 20th Century Studios.
Ridley Scott person
Named as producer of the Romulus sequel and, per TheWrap via Collider, of the Prometheus-linked film through Scott Free; whether Scott will direct is unknown. No direct comment is quoted.
“it's as yet unknown if he'll be directing” — Collider
Aaron Guzikowski person
Attached as screenwriter of the new Alien film connected to Prometheus and Covenant; no comment is quoted.
“with Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) attached to write the screenplay” — Collider
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre2 articles
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Ridley Scott's $350M Alien Sequel Plans Addressed By Star
Neutral Interview-driven piece in which the actor stays noncommittal about the Romulus sequel, with background on the director change and other Alien projects.
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9 Years Later, Ridley Scott Is Officially Returning to His Unfinished Alien Story
Celebratory Enthusiastic, jokey write-up of a TheWrap-sourced report that Scott's Prometheus/Covenant story is continuing, with fan-centred context.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 25 Oct 13:07 First Screen RantN Ridley Scott's $350M Alien Sequel Plans Addressed By Star
- 27 Oct 16:00 +50h 53m ColliderN 9 Years Later, Ridley Scott Is Officially Returning to His Unfinished Alien Story
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