Alien: Romulus released on August 16, 2024, making a major new addition to the Alien franchise. Directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions, the film is positioned as a standalone interquel, filling the plot hole between the original Alien (1979) and its sequel Aliens (1986).
The plot, set on a forsaken space station, revolves around a group of young space colonists who stumble upon a dormant xenomorph that sparks a desperate fight for survival.
The installment, celebrated for reintroducing the stark and haunting atmosphere of the early series, invites audiences to experience its horrors in 4DX where the effects of space can be felt in every shudder and shake of the seat.
List of theatres where you can watch Alien: Romulus in 4DX
For fans eager to immerse themselves in the universe of Alien: Romulus, experiencing the movie in 4DX is a must.
That's because these specially equipped theaters enhance every scene with motion seats and environmental effects, like wind, mist and scents that will pull you directly into the heart of the action. Here’s a rundown of where you can catch this sci-fi horror spectacle in 4DX:
- In San Francisco, USA - Regal Stonestown Galleria
- In San Francisco, USA - Regal Hacienda Crossings
- In New York, USA - Regal Union Square
- In New York, USA - Regal Times Square
- In New York, USA - Regal Tangram
- In New York, USA - Regal New Roc
- In Philadelphia, USA - Regal Warrington Crossing
- In Philadelphia, USA - Regal UA King Of Prussia
- In Dallas, USA - Regal Atlantic Station
- In San Diego, USA - Regal Edwards Mira Mesa
- In Seattle, USA - Regal Meridian
- In Chicago, USA - Regal City North
- In Denver, USA - Regal UA Denver Pavilions
- In Houston, USA - Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace
- In Houston, USA - Regal Edwards Houston Marq'E
- In Houston, USA - Regal Benders Landing
- In Houston, USA - Regal Lone Star
Alien: Romulus's cast and the characters
Alien: Romulus showcases a fresh set of cast infusing new blood into the longstanding franchise.
Cailee Spaeny leads as Rain, a young woman going throuh the treacherous confines of a deserted space station. Her character's depth is matched by David Jonsson, who portrays Andy an android with a complicated past and loyalties that are tested under extreme stress.
Meanwhile, Archie Renaux steps into the role of Tyler, Rain’s ex-boyfriend and his decisions catalyze much of the group's perilous journey. Isabela Merced plays Kay, while Tyler’s sister brings an emotional gravitas to her role as a pregnant woman caught in the chaos. Adding to the tension is Spike Fearn as Bjorn, whose distrust of androids brings a twist to the group dynamics.
Aileen Wu rounds out the main cast as Navarro, the skilled pilot whose fate intertwines tragically with the alien threat.
What is Alien: Romulus about?
The film follows a group of young space colonists who encounter the notorious xenomorph in a setting that's both familiar and full of new dangers.
The story kicks off when Rain, an orphaned young woman and her group. including her adoptive brother Andy, who is a synthetic human, decide to salvage what they can from a seemingly abandoned space station.
The station is split into two parts, named Romulus and Remus, and holds salvage, which harbors a sleeping threat. As the group scavenges for cryonic stasis chambers needed for a better life on another planet, they unwittingly awaken the station’s frozen xenomorph specimens. What follows is a desperate fight for survival as they face not only the creatures but also the station’s AI, which complicates their escape efforts.
Directed by Fede Alvarez, the film maintains the franchise’s legacy of suspense and horror while introducing new characters and dilemmas, resonating with both old fans and newcomers.
You can watch Alien: Romulus in 4DX in the above-mentioned theatres.