Ridley Scott is currently developing a new cast of Alien: Romulus alongside its many terrifying elements. It also became a box office hit, garnering $350.8 million worldwide against an $80 million budget. This resulted in confirmation that a sequel featuring Rain (Cailee Spaeny) and Andy (David Jonsson) is in development.

Now, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Scott is currently developing a new entry in the Alien franchise, though no direct details have been revealed about the project. This comes just days after the announcement of the Alien: Romulus sequel, indicating this might be a different movie following new characters and an original storyline. While no details have been revealed yet, it does indicate the franchise creator is coming back to his sci-fi horror work in a major way.

What Scott's New Alien Movie Means For The Franchise

The Xenomorphs' On-Screen Presence Is Expanding

The announcement of Scott's movie coincides with a major expansion of the sci-fi franchise as of late, signifying major developments are happening thanks to Romulus' success. This includes FX's Alien: Earth series, set to premiere in 2025, alongside a potential Alien vs. Predator 3, with director Fede Álvarez expressing interest in the unconfirmed idea. As for the sequel to the latest movie, which is already in the works, while the franchise creator is seemingly working on a new expansion, furthering the Xenomorph's on-screen reach.

Scott's last movies in the franchise were the two prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, both of which received lukewarm reviews from critics and audiences alike. It's unclear if his movie will follow the storyline of his previous duology, or if it will take the franchise in a wholly new direction like the latest installment. With Alien: Romulus ending on a bittersweet note for Rain and Andy, their story will continue for sure. But, in of further films in the series, there are plenty of unpredictable directions the creator could go with his film.

Our Take On Ridley Scott's New Alien Movie

His Involvement Is The Perfect Step In The Right Direction

Given Scott was the mastermind behind the original Alien movie, it makes sense to keep him involved in the franchise as it continues to expand. While Covenant underperformed at the box office, Prometheus was a success, meaning he can still strike gold with whatever idea he is developing. With the franchise finally getting brought back to life after almost a decade in hibernation, we're interested to see what its creator's filmmaking contribution is going to be.

Source: THR