A new Alien film is in the works, tied to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
20th Century Studios has hired Prisoners writer Aaron Guzikowski to write a new Alien film, with Ridley Scott producing through Scott Free but not directing. The Hollywood Reporter, which had it first, says the story ties into Scott's Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, the films built around Michael Fassbender's android David, though Fassbender isn't attached and no director has been named. It's not a sequel to Alien: Romulus, which World of Reel says is in limbo, and it's in early development.
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How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 77 (Solid). Status: Confirmed. Trades confirm: Reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and TheWrap; 20th Century Studios hasn't announced it.
The films
- Prometheus (2012): Spore Score 71, The Pros 70 vs The Punters 72
- Alien: Covenant (2017): Spore Score 67, The Pros 69 vs The Punters 60
- Alien: Romulus (2024): Spore Score 73, The Pros 72 vs The Punters 74
- Prisoners (2013): Spore Score 81, The Pros 77 vs The Punters 95
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter: New ‘Alien’ Movie in the Works With Writer Aaron Guzikowski (Exclusive) (23 October 2026)
- Deadline: Aaron Guzikowski Tapped To Pen New 'Alien' Movie For 20th, Scott Free (23 October 2026)
- TheWrap: New 'Alien' Movie in the Works From 'Prisoners' Writer Aaron Guzikowski (23 October 2026)
- World of Reel: New ‘Alien’ Movie Hires ‘Prisoners’ Writer, Tied to Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Covenant’ — ‘Romulus 2’ in “Limbo” (23 October 2026)
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