Box Office Success: Alien Romulus Ends as 2nd Highest-Grossing Film in the Iconic Franchise

According to reports, “Alien Romulus” concluded its theatrical run as the second highest-grossing movie in the venerable “Alien” franchise, marking a tremendous accomplishment. In addition to captivating viewers, this most recent release rekindled interest in the franchise, which has long been a mainstay of horror and science fiction films. The movie’s success at the box office is a result of its gripping narrative and excellent acting, especially in a market that is becoming more and more dominated by superhero movies and streaming services.

The Success Of Alien Romulus

It is the 7th movie in the Alien series, excluding the crossovers Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem and Alien vs. Predator. James Cameron directed the second movie, which was released in 1986, while Scott made the first one in 1979. The events of the most recent release take place in between those of Aliens and Alien. The plot centers on two sets of siblings and spouses who live as space colonists and come upon dangerous animals while looting an abandoned space station.

20th Century Studios distributed Alien: Romulus, which had an estimated $80 million production budget. The film scored highly on Popcornmeter (85%), Tomatometer (80%), and Rotten Tomatoes (80%). Romulus, according to critics, “injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema’s great horror franchises, honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chest bursting at the seams with new frights of its own.”

Revitalizing the Franchise

Scified.com reports that Fede Alvarez’s film is no longer in theaters. It is the franchise’s second-highest-grossing Alien film. With $403.35 million worldwide, Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is the highest-grossing movie in the series.In light of the franchise’s legendary past, “Alien Romulus”‘ accomplishment is especially noteworthy. A revived interest in the “Alien” world is demonstrated by the fact that this movie is currently the second highest-grossing installment in the franchise.

“Alien Romulus” establishes a positive standard for the franchise’s upcoming installments. Its popularity at the movie office might persuade studios to make additional investments in growing this cherished universe, providing fans with even more entertainment options.

Check out the films’ global collection here:

7. Alien (1979)- $108.59 million
8. Aliens (1986) – $131.06 million
9. Alien³ (1992) – $159.81 million
10. Alien Resurrection (1997) – $161.37 million
11. Alien: Covenant (2017) – $240.89 million
12. Alien: Romulus (2024) – $350.43 million

1.Prometheus (2012) – $403.35 million

Alien: Romulus was released in the theaters on August 16.

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