Director Fede Álvarez has revealed how Alien: Romulus ’ sequel will thankfully avoid one franchise problem in a recent update. Alien: Romulus was a critical and commercial success, earning $350.9 million at the box office and generally positive reviews from critics and fans who praised Romulus’ return to the tense, claustrophobic horror that made the original Alien so iconic.

Following its positive reception, a sequel was announced to be in development, with Álvarez stating that pre-production for the Alien sequel was underway in June, ready to film in October. However, earlier this month, Álvarez confirmed he won’t be returning to direct Alien: Romulus’ sequel . Instead, Álvarez will remain attached as a co-writer, with directing duties falling to someone else.

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