Discover the Origin of Terror! A science-fiction horror and action media franchise centered on the film series “Alien” is set to be back with Alien 9.
Fede Alvarez became part of the film and joined as writer and director in March 2022, and Alvarez has been a longtime fan of the Alien franchise and now he is behind the camera for the new adventure. Alvarez is well known for directing the Evil Dead reboot of 2013 as well as the 2016 sleeper hit Don’t Breathe.
Some of the cast will be seen again in the new upcoming film which includes Cailee Spaeny the lead cast a tough-skinned and feminist action hero who is well known for her roles in the HBO limited series Mare of Easttown along with Spike Fearn, David Jonsson, Archie Reneaux, Isabela Merced, and a newcomer Aileen Wu. Some of its cast members are already confirmed to star.
The official plot synopsis via 20th Century Studios of the film reads, “In this ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring film series, a group of young people on a distant world find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying life form in the universe.”
The film is all set with all the cast and director the release date of the film hasn’t been revealed yet, but according to the source, the film had wrapped production.
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Alien Franchise Update (2026)
Updated July 2026. The film that wrapped filming here, “Alien: Romulus,” was released in 2024 to strong reviews and box office results. A direct sequel is now in early development, with Fede Álvarez and longtime collaborator Rodo Sayagues having completed a script, though Álvarez is stepping back from directing to produce alongside Ridley Scott while the franchise brings in a new filmmaker. The sequel is expected to pick up right after “Romulus,” following Rain and Andy in the aftermath of the Weyland-Yutani black site incident, with filming reported to begin in October. Separately, the franchise has also expanded into television with “Alien: Earth,” a prequel series set roughly 30 years before the original 1979 film.
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