Audiences are in for a thrill as Alien: Romulus, the latest instalment in the Alien franchise, smashes records to become the highest-grossing horror movie ever in IMAX theatres.
ALIEN: ROMULUS BREAKS RECORDS
Cinema-goers have been flocking to watch the terrifying space adventure on the biggest screens possible, and it’s paying off big time. Globally, the film has earned an astounding R754 million in IMAX ticket sales alone.
This forms part of its impressive total earnings of R6.2 billion worldwide, with R1.9 billion coming from the United States.
The film is still packing cinemas, with no announcement yet on when it will be released for home viewing, according to IMDB.
ALIEN: ROMULUS’ PRODUCTION BUDGET
What’s truly remarkable is the film’s relatively modest production budget, which was R1.8 billion – small for a blockbuster of this scale.
Despite this, Alien: Romulus is already making a substantial profit, and the excitement isn’t dying down, according to Collider.
In fact, the director, Fede Alvarez, has hinted at future sequels. “We definitely have ideas,” he teased, suggesting that the terrifying saga is far from over.
Horror fans have embraced the film with open arms.
THE ALIEN: ROMULUS PLOT
The plot follows a group of young space colonisers who stumble upon a derelict space station and face off against the franchise’s iconic monster, the Xenomorph.
The gripping terror is only heightened by the stunning visuals and sound, especially in the IMAX format, according to Fangoria.
A fan raved about the experience: “It was worth every cent. The sound effects and the way the scenes were shot made it feel like the Xenomorph was right there with us.
Absolutely terrifying!”
ALIEN: ROMULUS CAST
The cast of Alien: Romulus adds fresh energy to the series.
Leading the charge is Cailee Spaeny, known for The Craft: Legacy and Pacific Rim Uprising.
She’s joined by Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.
Critics have praised their performances for bringing intensity and emotional depth to the film, drawing viewers deeper into the suspense.
RIDLEY SCOTT RETURNS
Ridley Scott, the original mastermind behind the Alien franchise, is back as the producer.
With his expertise and vision, Romulus stays true to the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere that fans have come to expect.
This film also marks the first Alien instalment released under Disney, following their acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
While Romulus still has a way to go before it overtakes Prometheus.
THE ALIEN FRANCHISE
Prometheus was the franchise’s highest-grossing film, which earned R9.1 billion in 2012, it has already surpassed 2017’s Alien: Covenant, which made R5.5 billion.
That puts Alien: Romulus comfortably in second place within the franchise’s box office rankings.
For South African film lovers, this thrilling return of Alien is a breath of fresh air.
A BLOCKBUSTER EXPERIENCE
After the long months of cinema closures and postponed releases, Alien: Romulus shows that audiences are eager to experience blockbusters on the big screen once more.
As one fan put it, “I’ve been waiting for a film like this for ages. The tension, the action – it was perfect. And in IMAX? Even better!”
IMAX SUCCESS
With its IMAX success and thrilling storytelling, Alien: Romulus has given horror fans a reason to celebrate.
It’s only a matter of time before the next terrifying chapter emerges.
For now, the world is basking in the terrifying glory of Alien: Romulus.
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