Alien: Romulus Sets New Box Office Milestones and Reinvigorates Franchise

Alien: Romulus Claims New Box Office Record

Since its release in August, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, has achieved remarkable success at the box office. It has quickly become one of the highest-grossing entries in the Alien franchise, trailing only behind the 2012 film Prometheus. The film had an impressive opening weekend, earning $41.5 million domestically and $108.2 million globally, a significant feat for a horror film.

According to Deadline, Alien: Romulus has now set a new record by becoming the highest-grossing horror movie in IMAX, with earnings of $40 million from IMAX screenings alone.

What The Alien: Romulus Box Office Record Means For The Franchise

Another Major Victory for the Franchise

The box office success of Alien: Romulus adds another milestone to the franchise’s history of achievements. Beyond its strong opening weekend, the film is now the second-highest-grossing movie in the Alien franchise, just behind Prometheus. While it remains uncertain if Romulus will surpass Prometheus‘ record, its current global total of $331 million positions it among the franchise’s most successful installments. With a production budget of $80 million, it stands out as one of 2024’s biggest success stories.

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The film’s box office triumph is particularly noteworthy, considering it was initially slated for streaming before switching to a theatrical release. Greenlit in 2021 during the pandemic, a time when theaters faced challenges due to health and safety protocols, Alien: Romulus marks a significant turnaround for the franchise. Previous entries like Prometheus and Covenant received mixed reviews, but Romulus has been praised for its strong horror elements, contributing to its success.

Our Take On Alien: Romulus Box Office Record

Renewed Enthusiasm for the Franchise and Its Future

Alien: Romulus has deservedly achieved its success, as Álvarez has crafted a horror film that pays homage to the franchise’s sci-fi roots and iconic Xenomorphs. While it may not surpass Prometheus‘ all-time record of $403 million globally, the film’s success comes at a crucial time. The franchise is set to continue with Noah Hawley’s FX TV series, Alien: Earth. This renewed interest could benefit the upcoming series if the franchise continues to deliver high-quality content. After a decade of letdowns, Alien fans have every reason to be excited about the future.

Source: Deadline

Alien: Romulus

• PG-R
• Sci-Fi
• Horror
• Thriller

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.

Director

Fede Alvarez

Release Date

August 16, 2024

Studio(s)

Scott Free Productions, 20th Century

Distributor(s)

20th Century

Writers

Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett

Cast

Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu, Rosie Ede, Soma Simon, Bence Okeke, Viktor Orizu, Robert Bobroczkyi, Trevor Newlin, Annemarie Griggs, Daniel Betts

Character(s)

Rain, Andy, Tyler, Kay, Bjorn, Navarro, WY Officer, 10-Year-Old Punk #1, 10-Year-Old Punk #2, 10-Year-Old Punk #3, Offspring, Xenomorph, MU/TH/UR (voice), Rook (Facial and Vocal Performance)

Runtime

119 Minutes

Franchise(s)

Alien

Main Genre

Horror