The Next Alien Movie Will Be A Follow-Up To Covenant

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All those hoping for the never-ending Alien franchise to follow up on the most recent film, Romulus, just had their hopes dashed today: Ridley Scott has long indicated he wants […]
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The Next Alien Movie Will Be A Follow-Up To Covenant

All those hoping for the never-ending Alien franchise to follow up on the most recent film, Romulus, just had their hopes dashed today: Ridley Scott has

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[MalMars]

The mention of Ridley Scott wanting to return to Covenant makes me think of how he's always been committed to exploring themes of creation and existential dread in the Alien universe. It reminds me of the intense atmosphere in Prometheus, especially that scene in the Engineer's chamber where you really felt the weight of their legacy. The tension and mystery are what keep me coming back to these films, even when they don't always hit the mark.

 

[Ethan Summers]

Scott producing and not directing tells me a lot. He wants control over the story direction but maybe does not have the energy for the full process anymore. That is fine honestly, let someone else bring fresh visual style while he guides the bigger picture. I just hope the studio picks a director who respects tension and atmosphere instead of spectacle for its own sake.

 

[Prompto]

David again? Three times now. I think people forget this franchise used to be about survival and fear, not android philosophy class.

 

[Seb]

I am actually glad they chose Covenant lore instead of jumping straight to Romulus 2. Not every franchise needs constant direct sequels. Let the Romulus story breathe and come back later with fresh ideas instead of rushing another one out just because it did well. Covenant had real problems but the questions it raised about creation and creators were interesting even if the delivery was messy. Maybe a different director can fix the pacing and dialogue issues while keeping the ambition. I do not need every alien movie to be a chase through dark hallways, some bigger ideas are fine too. Just hope they do not forget to make it scary at some point, that part cannot be optional no matter how deep the lore gets.