Disney / 20th Century’sAlien: Romulushas crossed a significant milestone at the global box office, passing the $300 million mark this weekend. With an estimated $13.7 million grossed internationally over the weekend, the film’s total stands at an impressive $217.2 million internationally and $314.4 million globally,making it the second-highest-grossing movie in theAlienfranchise.
Directed byFede Álvarez,Alien: Romulushas also been a critical success, currently holding an 80% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes. StarringCailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux,Isabela Merced, andSpike Fearn, the film is still drawing audiences into theaters as it heads toward itsOctober PVOD release. Set 20 years after the originalAlienfilm, the story follows a group of young space colonizers who encounter the terrifying Xenomorph while scavenging a derelict space station as they attempt to escape for a better life. In typicalAlienfashion, things go dramatically wrong and very, very quickly.
How Successful Is ‘Alien: Romulus’?
Though still nearly $100 million short of the 2012 prequelPrometheus, which remains the top earner in the series,Romulushas made waves in just three weeks in theaters. For context, the originalAliengrossed $186 million in 1979, which would translate to $291 million today when adjusted for inflation. WhileRomulusmay not have reached the heights ofPrometheus, its box office performance is well ahead ofAlien: Covenant, which grossed a much lower total and received a lukewarm response from both critics and audiences. The success ofRomulus,however, should make greenlighting any potential follow-up in the franchise a near certainty after the positive reviews and financial success of the film.
OutperformingCovenantwas key forRomulus, as the 2017 film’s reception left doubts about the franchise’s continued viability. However,Romulushas reignited fan enthusiasm, proving thatthe appetite for moreAlienstoriesis alive and well.The film’s ability to maintain daily domestic earnings of over $1.4 million, paired with its likely continued international success, suggests that it could further close the gap onPrometheusover the coming weeks.
The question remains: CanAlien: RomulussurpassPrometheusand claim the title of the franchise’s highest-grossing installment? With positive word of mouth and strong box office legs, it’s possible the film will continue its rise through the ranks of the iconic sci-fi horror series.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates asRomuluscontinues its box office journey.
Alien: Romulus
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
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