Ridley Scott is developing a newAlienmovie on the back ofAlien: Romulus' success, and it could prove to be exactly what the franchise needs. As the original creator of the franchise who has experience helming three installments, Scott was still involved inAlien: Romulusas a producer who helped director Fede Álvarez throughout the journey. There’s now news thatRidley Scott is working on a newAlienmoviein light of the 2024 film’s success. Details on the story and characters involved are still unconfirmed, but the development alone is exciting.
It was not long beforeAlien: Romulus' announcement that Ridley Scott was developing a film meant to act as the third entry in thePrometheustrilogy. Plans were in motion for another movie centered around Michael Fassbender’s David that would answer moreAlienquestions, but the film was ultimately pushed aside by 20th Century Studios in favor of makingRomulus. Given the secrecy surrounding Scott’s newAlienmovie, there’s still a chance that it is a wholly original idea that’s disconnected from what happened before. But it might also be his chance to play a hand in connecting the franchise.
Ridley Scott’s New Alien Movie Can Tie Up The David Trilogy Prometheus Started
The best bet for the story of Ridley Scott’s newAlienmovie is that it will have something to do with concluding the storyPrometheusstarted. He became focused on exploring the franchise through David’s perspective and the android’s experiments increased withAlien: Covenant. The third film in the trilogy was meant to push this story further, with David coming into contact with the Engineers and having a plot that more directly lead into 1979’sAlien. It would make sense for Scott still to have David’s trilogy on his mind now and find a way to tie up the story.
There are many ways for Ridley Scott to go about this with the newAlienmovie. He could directly revitalize the script he and John Logan developed for anAlien: Covenantsequel. The plan was for Michael Fassbender’s David, Katharine Waterston’s Daniels, and Danny McBride’s Tennessee to come back, while the story was meant to take place on LV-426 and see the Engineers in pursuit of David. Scott could simply pick up this script again, tweak it as needed with any new ideas or connections toRomulus, and have a movie ready to go pending 20th Century’s approval.
The other option for Ridley Scott is to incorporate his plans for the canceledAlien: Covenantsequel into a new idea. Perhaps he’s been inspired byAlien: Romulusand how it tells an original story while still holding several connections to previous installments. He could look to do something similar, telling a story focused on a new set of characters who come across information that connects to what was meant to happen when thePrometheustrilogy ended. These payoffs could be major plot points or minor details in a new narrative set across theAlientimeline.
Alien: Romulus' Prometheus Connections Made Finishing David’s Story More Important
The Franchise Directly Reminded Viewers Of The Prequels
The timing of Ridley Scott getting anotherAlienmovie in development is notable too. Due to the underwhelming performance ofAlien: Covenant, it was thought thatAlien: Romuluswould be a chance to reset the series a bit and tell a more standalone story, while still holding connections toAlienandAliensgiven the timeline placement. What was unexpected were the various waysPrometheusplays a role in the film. Including details like thePrometheus black goo vialsand the Engineer-inspired look of the Offspring, Álvarez usedRomulusas a chance to remind audiences of the story Scott was telling.
Alien: Romulus Officially Unites The Entire Alien Movie Franchise After 45 Years
Alien: Romulus may seem like it is ignoring the Alien prequels, but the sequel is surprisingly the first Alien movie to unite the entire franchise.
Those connections renewed interest in what was meant to happen afterAlien: Covenant. It would have been easy forRomulusto ignore the prequels and be a film that was meant to help audiences move on and be excited for a new direction. There is certainly still excitement for seeing Andy and Rain’s story continue in anAlien: Romulussequel, but finishing David’s story is also important now. Doing so can help bridge the gap between the prequels and the new films and explain what happened to David instead of ignoring it.
Ridley Scott’s New Alien Movie Could Be Directly Tied To Alien: Romulus' Sequel
The Two Upcoming Projects Could Be Linked
The development of Ridley Scott’s newAlienmovie also creates a chance for it to be directly connected toAlien: Romulus' sequel. This would not be necessary and depends on the exact story that the franchise creator wants to tell. However, there’s a clear way for the two films to work in harmony and tell a cohesive story building onAlien: Romulus' endingthat satisfies multiple parts of the canon.
The cliffhanger for Andy and Rain’s future afterAlien: Romulusis what will happen to them once they get to thenew planet Yvaga III. They expect it to be a paradise for them, but Álvarez has already teased that this likely is not the case. Given the expectation that they will encounter xenomorphs and other forms of aliens again,Alien: Romulus 2will have to explain how that is possible. That is where a Ridley Scott movie focused on David could be perfect.
I Know How An Alien: Romulus Sequel Can Conclude Ridley Scott’s Prequel Trilogy
Alien: Romulus' sequel set up is quite clear, and I think I know how it could bring David back and conclude Ridley Scott’s prequel trilogy.
Ridley Scott’s new installment could tell a story that at first appears to be completely separate fromAlien: Romulusas David winds up on a new planet instead of Earth. This location would be where his experiments continue and leave the planet in a place where its inhabited by all types of xenomorphs and hybrids. However the actual plot plays out, the revelation could eventually come that this planet is the one that becomes known as Yvaga III - setting up Rain and Andy to encounter David’s creations inAlien: Romulus' sequel.
Ridley Scott’s Return To The Alien Franchise Can Help Avoid Dividing The Fanbase
The great thing about Ridley Scott’s return to make a newAlienmovie is what it can mean for the franchise’s fanbase.Alien: Romulusproved to be a great new chapter in the series that made audiences excited to see what could come next. However, there has always been a large contingent of fans who still want Scott’s trilogy to be completed, or at least for him to be more involved than only being a producer. By him developing a new movie in the franchise, there will be something for all types of fans to be excited about.
Someone wanting a more horror-driven approach that is focused on new characters but still connects to past installments hasAlien: Romulusand its sequel. Anyone looking for more of Ridley Scott’s vision will have this new project, which could lean more sci-fi or action, andPrometheusandAlien: Covenantfans will be extra pleased if the film is the final entry in the prequel trilogy. There’s even Noah Hawley’s prequel showAlien: Earthset to come out to offer up a different type of prequel. That puts the franchise in a great spot afterAlien: Romulus.
