The Alien: Romulus trailer includes plenty of nods to Alien and Aliens.
But the most important reference may be a recreation of a famous shot from Alien 3.
The first full teaser forAlien: Romuluscontains lots of nods toAlienandAliens.
In other words, all things that madeAliensgreat.
The connections betweenAlienandAliensmake sense.
DirectorFede Alvarezand co-writer Rodo Sayagues have made clear thatRomulustakes place between those two landmark films.
Soaked with sweat and steam, Rain turns her anguished face away from the monster and toward the camera.
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That remorseless cruelty makesAlien 3a divisive film, even today.
So the inclusion of theAlien 3shot might give us a hint to Alvarezs approach onAlien: Romulus.
The director has described the movie as being betweenAlienandAliensnot just in terms chronology but also tone.
The trailer forRomulususes a slow title reveal and rhythmic sounds, reminiscent of the siren from the firstAlienandPrometheusteasers.
Combined with the action beats on display,Romulus debts toAlien/Aliensare clear.
But with theAlien 3nod, Alvarez points to something nastier, which also makes sense.
Alien: Romulus opens in theaters on Aug. 16, 2024.
