The digital and physical media release dates forAlien: Romulushave been revealed. The new sci-fi horror sequel, which is the ninth installment in the long-running franchise, was directed by Fede Álvarez and follows a crew of young people attempting to steal cryo equipment from an abandoned space station, only to find themselves face to face with the deadly Xenomorph. TheAlien: Romuluscastis led by Cailee Spaeny and also includes David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
20th Century Studioshas announced thatAlien: Romuluswill come to the VOD retailers Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home on October 15. It will also be available on that day in a digital bundle with the original bundle in a 2-movie package celebratingAlien’s 45th anniversary. This will be followed bythe physical media release ofRomuluson 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 3. The 4K release will come in a limited edition SteelBook with custom artwork that can be seen below:
See afull breakdown of the bonus featuresthat will be available on the physical media release below, though features could vary depending on the product:
Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus"The Director’s Vision"– Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise. “Creating the Story” – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed. “Casting the Faces” – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past. “Constructing the World” – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.Inside the Xenomorph Showdown– Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.Alien: A Conversation– A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.Alternate / Extended Scenes– Check out scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
What The Home Media Release Dates Mean For Alien: Romulus
The Movie Will Be Leaving Theaters After A Landmark Run
The official announcement of both the digital and physical dates for the movie show that theAlien: Romulusreleaseisfinally beginning to wind down in theaters. The movie has become a hit in the six weeks since its release, making $342.1 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $80 million and landing at No. 10 on the chart of the highest-grossing movies of the year so far. It is also the second highest-grossing movie in the franchise at the time of writing.
So far,Romulushas only been outgrossed by 2012’sPrometheus, which earned $403.3 million worldwide.
However, theatrical releases do eventually come to an end, and the announcement of these dates seems to reflect that 20th Century Studios and its parent company Disney areconfident in the heights that the movie has reachedduring its time in theaters thus far. Additionally, it seems unlikely to claw its way back up the charts, as it must contend with high-performing newer movies such asBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceand the upcoming potential hitJoker: Folie à Deux.
Our Take On The Alien: Romulus Home Release Dates
The Movie May Have The Perfect Release Schedule
Though the prospects of theAlien: Romulusbox officemay be diminishing,its home release may be perfectly timedto give the title two more boosts before the end of the year. The October 15 VOD date will allow the movie to capitalize on the Halloween season, when horror titles tend to dominate the digital charts. The physical media release date also coincides perfectly with holiday shopping season, so both releases could provide a huge financial boon for 20th Century Studios.
Alien: Romulus
Cast
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
