TheAlienfranchise is probably one of the top four or five sci-fi brands out there.
AndAlien: Romulus, the new film from director Fede Alvarez, is all that and more.
But, do you should probably rewatch those films to understand everything?
Alien: Romulus will grab ahold of you this weekend.Image: Fox
And what about thetwo other direct sequels,two more modern prequels, and thoseVersusmovies?
Well, weve got good news and better news.
The good news is, to fully enjoy everything aboutAlien: Romulusyou dont need to do any homework.
It was built just to be a cool movie with a simple story accessible to anyone.
Of course, the most crucial installment is the original film.
Thats the only oneRomulushas some direct connections to.
Connections we wont spoil here.
So if you only have time to watch one, thats the one.
And that goes for pretty much all of the other movies too.
But also, lets be honest here.
Any day is made better by rewatchingAlienorAliens.
And your day will definitely be made better later this week when you seeAlien: Romulus.
Its in theaters Friday.
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