Alien: Romulus has been an absolute lightning rod for the ongoing Alien franchise. Director Fede Alvarez took things back to Ridley Scott’s horror roots with Romulus, resulting in more than $350 million at the global box office and heaps of praise from viewers.

Director Fede Alvarez is teasing what may lie ahead for the character of Rain in his potential sequel to Alien: Romulus.

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Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez says he and co-writer Rodo Sayagues are kicking around ideas for a Romulus sequel, and while no title has been released,

Alien: Romulus hit theaters on Aug. 14, 2024, in the United States and ended up taking in $105,313,091 at the domestic box office. According to Box Office Mojo, that figure puts it as the second-highest-grossing movie in the Alien franchise.

Read Empire ’s full Alien: Romulus interview with Fede Alvarez – talking the film’s reception, its most controversial elements, and where he’d take it next – in the 28 Years Later issue, on sale Thursday 16 January. Pre-order a copy online here. Alien: Romulus is out now on 4K, Blu-ray, DVD and digital.