Director Ridley Scott has revealed that he is returning to the Alien franchise to write the next film, stating that "Alien: Romulus" was merely "OK" and that the series "needs some help." Scott, known for helming the original "Alien" and "Prometheus," confirmed his involvement in an interview with AlloCiné.
"Alien: Romulus," which featured new characters like Rain and Andy in a story focused on Xenomorphs, received generally positive reviews, holding an 80% critic score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. IGN rated the film an 8/10, describing it as a "back-to-basics approach to blockbuster horror." Despite this reception, Scott believes the film could have been improved.
Scott is reportedly working on continuing the trilogy he began with "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant," focusing on Michael Fassbender's android character, David. His vision for this new film involves exploring the themes of artificial intelligence going "off the rails," a concept he finds frightening due to its potential for widespread chaos.
While "Alien: Romulus" explored a new generation of characters, Scott's planned continuation will pick up directly after the events of "Alien: Covenant." The director also mentioned his recent film, "The Dog Stars," which was released on August 28, 2026, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin. The premiere date for his next Alien project remains unconfirmed. A sequel to "Alien: Romulus" was previously announced, with Fede Álvarez in talks to direct and Scott involved, though reports later indicated Álvarez would serve as a producer.