Alien: Romulus marks a new chapter in the Alien franchise as it deepens the story between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Following a group of cadets who go on an unsanctioned scavenging mission to a deserted space station, the new Fede Alvaraz-directed sci-fi horror is full of twists and turns. As you might imagine, their journey goes awry when they encounter some familiar creatures lurking in the shadows…
However, not only does Alien: Romulus tell a new story set in this world, but it also contains some major references to the wider franchise. In particular, Ridley Scott’s Alien is one of the main calling points for the new movie, and there are some very intriguing links drawn between the two. We get into the spoiler-filled details of those below, as well as breaking down some of the major Easter eggs you might not have spotted in the latest entry.
