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Alien: Romulus 2024

Alien: Romulus is a 2024 science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez, known for Don't Breathe and the Evil Dead remake. It serves as the ninth installment in the Alien franchise, set between the events of Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and James Cameron's Aliens (1986). The film stars Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine, a young woman trapped on a dying mining colony, and David Jonsson as Andy, a reprogrammed android who becomes her ally.🧠 Plot Overview Rain and her companions, including Andy, plan to escape their oppressive existence by using cryogenic pods aboard a decommissioned space station named Romulus. However, their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter facehuggers and xenomorphs, leading to a fight for survival against the universe's most terrifying life forms.📅 Release & Critics Theatrical Release: August 16, 2024 Streaming Availability: Currently available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video Runtime: 119 minutes Budget: $80 million Box Office Gross: $350.9 million worldwide.Critics have praised the film for revitalizing the franchise with its return to horror roots. It holds an 80% critic score and 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.🏆 Awards & Nominations Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Visual Effects Saturn Awards: Won Best Horror Film; Nominated for Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (David Jonsson), Best Supporting Actress (Cailee Spaeny), Best Visual Effects, and more Golden Globe Awards: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Visual Effects Society Awards: Won Outstanding Model in a Photoreal or Animated Project💰 Box Office Performance Alien: Romulus achieved impressive box office success upon its release. The film grossed $350.9 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing installment in the Alien franchise. It surpassed its production budget of $80 million, indicating a strong return on investment for the studios involved. Notably, Alien: Romulus also set a new record for the highest-grossing horror film in IMAX, with $40 million earned in that format. The film's success was bolstered by a strong international performance, particularly in China, where it earned $93.6 million, making it the largest international market for the film. Given its box office performance and critical reception, discussions about a sequel are underway, with director Fede Álvarez expressing interest in exploring new territories within the Alien universe.🇺🇸 United States Hulu: Available for streaming. Disney Bundle: Includes access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. Digital Purchase/Rent: Available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home.🇨🇦 Canada Disney+: Available for streaming. Digital Purchase/Rent: Available on platforms like Apple TV, Cineplex, Microsoft Store, and Prime Video.🇦🇺 Australia & 🇳🇿 New Zealand Disney+: Scheduled to premiere on January 1, 2025. Digital Purchase/Rent: Available on platforms like Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Fetch TV, and Prime Video.🇬🇧 United Kingdom Digital Purchase/Rent: Available on platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Sky Store.🎯 Conclusion Alien: Romulus offers a thrilling return to the franchise's horror roots, delivering intense suspense and creature encounters. While it may not introduce groundbreaking elements, it satisfies fans with its atmospheric tension and homage to the original films. The performances, particularly by Spaeny and Jonsson, add depth to the character-driven narrative. Read More

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