How to Watch Alien: Romulus – Showtimes and Streaming Status

Wondering how to watch Alien: Romulus? We have all the information on the sci-fi/horror movie, from showtimes to streaming status.

Sep 27, 2024 - 15:00

How to Watch Alien: Romulus – Showtimes and Streaming Status

Alien: Romulus is the latest entry in 20th Century's 45-year-old sci-fi/horror series. Romulus, set between the first two Alien movies, comes from writer-director Fede Alvarez, who previously wrote and directed Don't Breathe and 2013's Evil Dead reboot. You can read IGN's review of Alien: Romulus to see what we thought about the latest installment in the iconic franchise.

If you're wondering how and where you can watch the new Alien movie in theaters or at home, take a look at the info below.

Where to Watch Alien: Romulus – Showtimes and Streaming

Limited showings of Alien: Romulus are still available in theaters. To find when and where you can watch the movie near you, check the local showtime listings at the main theater sites below:

Alien: Romulus Streaming Release Date

Alien: Romulus arrives on premium video on demand (PVOD) through streaming services on October 15.

Alien: Romulus will eventually be released on Hulu/Hulu on Disney+, rather than Netflix or Max. As for a potential streaming release date for Alien: Romulus, we can look to 20th Century Studios' three latest movies to hit Hulu — The Creator, A Haunting in Venice, and The Boogeyman — which came to the streamer 82, 46, and 125 days after their theatrical debuts, respectively. If it lands in that 80–120-day window, Alien: Romulus would hit streaming between November and December, though we'll update this section when an official release date is announced.

4K and Blu-ray Release Dates

4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions of Alien: Romulus will arrive on December 3. Given the date the film hit theaters, we can guess that preorders will start sometime in October 2024. You can check out our guide to upcoming Blu-ray releases for the latest news.

What Is Alien: Romulus About?

Alien: Romulus is a new Alien movie set between the franchise's first two films. Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios:

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

See our guide to the Alien movies in order.

How to Watch Previous Alien Movies

Those who want to watch or rewatch the previous Alien movies can do so on Hulu, though one of the films is available to stream elswhere and all can be rented/purchased from digital storefronts. Here are your best streaming options for the eight previously released Alien movies. You can also check out our guide to Alien Blu-ray sets for physical media options.

Alien (1979)