Attention: The following content contains spoilers for the movie Alien: Romulus.
Even with the release of the most anticipated movie of the week, director Fede Álvarez found himself facing a handful of critics that he just couldn’t win over.
The director of Alien: Romulus made a brief appearance on an Alien franchise subreddit this week to engage in discussions about his latest sequel. However, the moderators of the forum were not pleased, accusing Álvarez of impersonation and subsequently issuing a permanent ban from the subreddit.
Álvarez humorously shared his experience on X, stating, “Got banned from the ALIEN subreddit for apparently trying to impersonate, myself,” accompanied by a laughing emoji and a screenshot of the ban message.
The moderator later posted an update, stating that Álvarez “was immediately reinstated and had a very friendly conversation with us. Awesome guy.”
The filmmaker’s response to the incident was also shared. “I’m sorry, just found it hilarious,” Álvarez wrote. “My bad. No harm done. Thanks again for such great work moderating my favorite subreddit.”
Prior to his ban from the thread, Álvarez confirmed a fan’s theory, which was heavy with spoilers, about the characters Bjorn (Spike Fearn) and his pregnant cousin Kay (Isabela Merced).
A redditor asked, “Right before Bjorn’s death, he and Kay share a moment where they touch each other in a very intimate way. Am I the only one who thought this was a sign that Bjorn is the ‘jerk’ who got her pregnant?” to which Álvarez replied, “Yes he is. Good catch!”
Alien: Romulus, the seventh installment in the franchise, is set between the events of the first two films, Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). The film follows a group of young space colonizers who stumble upon a derelict space station and encounter a xenomorph.
Alien: Romulus, co-written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, features a star-studded cast including Caliee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Aileen Wu. The movie had a global opening of $108.2 million, making it the second-best opening for the franchise and the highest in the careers of both Álvarez and Spaeny.
FAQs
Q: Who directed Alien: Romulus?
A: Alien: Romulus was directed by Fede Álvarez.
Q: What is Alien: Romulus about?
A: The movie follows a group of young space colonizers who encounter a xenomorph while scavenging a derelict space station.
Q: Who are the main stars in Alien: Romulus?
A: The main stars in Alien: Romulus are Caliee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, and Aileen Wu.
Q: How much did Alien: Romulus make in its global opening?
A: Alien: Romulus made $108.2 million in its global opening.
Credit: deadline.com
