The 2024 science fiction horror film Alien: Romulus is directed by Fede Álvarez and written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues. It is produced by Scott Free Productions and Brandywine Productions. Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu play six young, oppressed space colonists who explore a deserted space station and encounter violent aliens. The film is set between the events of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
The film debuted in Los Angeles on August 12, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on August 16. It received favorable feedback and made $350.9 million worldwide. It has been nominated for multiple industry awards, primarily for its technical components, including Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards.
The main cast of Alien: Romulus
Cailee Spaeny as Marie Raines
The American actress Cailee Spaeny plays Marie Raines "Rain" Carradine, an orphaned miner, in the film.
Cailee Spaeny's first significant roles were in the 2018 neo-noir Bad Times at the El Royale and the science fiction movie Pacific Rim Uprising. She has appeared in television shows such as Mare of Easttown (2021) and the miniseries Devs (2020).
David Jonsson as Andy
The British actor and writer David Jonsson plays Andy, an android reprogrammed by Rain's late father as her surrogate brother, in the film.
David Jonsson began his career on the West End. He is well-known on television for his HBO and BBC Two series (2020–2022) roles. He won a British Independent Film Award for his role in Rye Lane (2023). He was the winner of the 2025 BAFTA Rising Star Award.
Archie Renaux as Tyler Harrison
The English actor Archie Renaux plays Tyler Harrison, Kay's brother and Rain's ex-boyfriend, in the film.
Archie James Beale, known professionally as Archie Renaux, is an English actor known for his performances in Gold Digger (2019) and Shadow and Bone (2021–2023).
Isabela Merced as Kay Harrison
The American actress Isabela Merced plays Kay Harrison, Tyler's pregnant sister, in the film.
Isabela Yolanda Moner, known professionally as Isabela Merced since 2019, is an American actress. She starred in the Nickelodeon television series 100 Things to Do Before High School from 2014 to 2016. She subsequently appeared in the movies Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and Instant Family (2018).
Spike Fearn as Bjorn
The English actor Spike Fearn plays Bjorn, Tyler and Kay's cousin, who lost his mother to an android, in the film.
Spike E Fearn is known for his role in the ITVX teen drama Tell Me Everything (2022–2024). He began his career in the film industry in 2021 by featuring in Sweetheart. He received the title of Screen International Star of Tomorrow for 2024.
Aileen Wu as Navarro
The Chinese-American actress Aileen Wu plays Navarro, a pilot and Bjorn's adopted sister, in the film.
Aileen Wu is a gifted Chinese-American producer, writer, director, and actress. In 2021, Wu co-produced the short film Fish Tank, which marked the beginning of her career. She has also produced several additional short films, such as Karak, Corpse Pose, Little Manila, and Closing Doors. She was also the producer of the television film Away from the Home.
Additional cast of Alien: Romulus
Given below is a list of all the additional cast in the film:
Daniel Betts
Ian Holm
Trevor Newlin
Robert Bobroczkyi
FAQs about Alien: Romulus
A. Alien: Romulus is available to stream on Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home.
A. No, Alien: Romulus does not have a post credit scene.
A. No, Alien: Romulus contains violence and gore content, making it unsuitable for kids to watch.
