Alien: Romulus is Now Streaming – And There’s A Prequel Too!

Alien: Romulus is Now Streaming  – And There’s A Prequel Too!

As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that Alien: Romulus has left me utterly spellbound. It’s not often that a film can tap into such primal fears and suspense while still delivering a fresh take on a beloved franchise. Director Fede Álvarez has truly outdone himself with this masterpiece, creating a cinematic experience that will haunt the dreams of audiences for years to come.


The sci-fi horror movie “Alien: Romulus” is now available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, and if you’re curious about its origins, there’s even a prequel story to explore! This year’s “Alien: Romulus” has earned high praise among horror film enthusiasts – an impressive feat given the abundance of quality horror films in 2024. Director Fede Álvarez openly expressed his affection for the Alien franchise, and it appears that this passion translated into a successful box office run: “Alien: Romulus” grossed $350 million globally on a production budget of merely $80 million. Moreover, the film has ignited renewed excitement for the Alien series, particularly among younger generations who may not have experienced the earlier installments in cinemas.

How to Watch Alien: Romulus on Streaming

To stream the movie “Alien: Romulus”, you’ll need a subscription to either Hulu or Disney+. That’s because these two platforms carry the film as it belongs to 20th Century Studios (previously known as 20th Century Fox), now a subsidiary of Disney. Given that Disney owns both Hulu and Disney+, their major movie releases, like “Alien: Romulus”, can be found on both services.

As they explore the abandoned depths of an ancient space station, a band of brave young space settlers encounter the most dreadful creature known in the cosmos.

Alien: Romulus can now be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu.

Alien: Romulus – The Prequel

The film “Alien: Covenant” begins with a gang of children from a colony trying an unsuccessful robbery of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation’s Renaissance space station. When they finally reach their destination, both sections of the station – Remus and Romulus – have already been overrun by a Xenomorph infestation, which the kids unwittingly reactivate. Throughout the story, we witness the group being brutally attacked in their struggle for survival, but the true reason behind the disaster on Renaissance Station remains a mystery.

Instead of calling it a “misstep,” let’s say it was an “unexpected turn” in the storytelling journey: Director Fede Álvarez collaborated with writer Zac Thompson, artist Daniel Picciotto, and Marvel Comics to unveil the prequel tale of Alien titled Alien: Romulus in comic book format. The first issue, Alien: Romulus #1, is now accessible at Marvel Comics, and for dedicated fans of the film, it’s a captivating read that’s definitely worth checking out.

The comic book prequel reveals that the Xenomorph from the 1979 Alien movie (referred to as “XX121”) managed to survive in the vastness of space by creating its own cocoon. Later, it was retrieved for scientific study at Renaissance Station. As you might expect, events take a turn for the worse when xenomorphs escape, human mistakes occur, corporate interests clash, and artificial intelligence malfunctions lead to disastrous consequences.

You can check the Alien: Romulus prequel story HERE.

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2024-11-22 02:39