If you ask my colleague, Eric Eisenberg, Alien: Romulus is the third-best entry in the franchise, as he writes in his positive review. It's hard to argue with him, and it makes sense that a sequel is on the way. Yet what fans know about the film is pretty limited. We’ve had a few sequel updates, yet it’s still anyone’s guess what the upcoming horror film will be. One thing we do know: Fede Álvarez isn’t returning to direct the Romulus sequel. As a fan, that initially bummed me out, but I love his reason for wanting to still pen the movie's script.
In a clip from HorrorHound Weekend (Sept. 12–14, 2025) shared by YouTuber Epic Film Guy Jeremy, the Don't Breathe director lays out the ethos behind his approach to the sequel. According to him, the best way forward is a one-and-done, pass-the-torch but safeguard the story you started. On the panel, he explained:
