"Reviving the 'Alien' Franchise: 'Romulus' Trailer Brings Back the Horror 45 Years Later"

Director Fede Alvarez reveals that "Alien: Romulus" takes place 20 years after the original "Alien," placing it in the year 2142, decades before "Aliens." The movie will maintain the franchise's timeline and feature a blue-collar world with low-tech, analog technology. Set for release on August 16, 2024, the film follows a group of young space colonizers encountering a terrifying life form while scavenging a derelict space station.