Ridley Scott Developing New Alien Film Following Romulus Success

Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, at 86, isn't slowing down. Fresh off the success of "Alien: Romulus," the veteran director has revealed he's developing another entry in the iconic Alien franchise for 20th Century Studios.

A Long-Standing Partnership

Scott's relationship with 20th Century Studios began with the groundbreaking 1979 "Alien" film, which revolutionized both horror and science fiction genres. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Scott reflected on his impressive track record with the studio: "I've directed 13 films for them, which might be the highest number any director has made for a single studio. It's like running a restaurant - when they pay your overhead, you need to eat there every night. I'm dining at my own table at Fox every night. I think that's why I'm valuable to them."

What Direction Will the New Alien Take?

The future of this new project remains intriguingly unclear, with several possible directions:

A direct sequel to "Alien: Romulus"

The long-awaited continuation of the "Prometheus" and "Covenant" storyline

An entirely fresh narrative within the dystopian sci-fi universe

Scott's Expanding Universe

Beyond this new Alien project, Scott is keeping remarkably busy:

Producing the FX series "Alien: Earth" with showrunner Noah Hawley

Overseeing Joe Penhall's "Battle of Britain"

Working on Kevin McMullin's thriller "Bomb"

Preparing for the release of "Gladiator 2" on November 15, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington

The Future of the Franchise

The Hollywood Reporter's careful wording of "developing" suggests Scott's exact role in the project may still be evolving. The director recently shared his philosophy on project development, stating, "I can tell when something's too intellectual or not enough. Part of my job is knowing the extremes. I also know when something's too long or complicated."