Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe), starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Spike Fearn, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, and Aileen Wu has now hit the theaters and has received plenty of love and praise from fans and critics all across the globe.
If you are one of the many people who have already watched Alien: Romulus and are looking for something similar, you have come to the right place. In this list, we will recommend some movies you can watch after Alien: Romulus, however, they won’t be a part of the existing franchise!
1. No One Will Save You
Directed by Brian Duffield (Cocaine Bear, Spontaneous), No One Will Save You was released on September 22, 2023, on Hulu. We have to admit, there are several movies with aliens as the core theme, but not every movie can pull it off well. Luckily, No One Will Save You managed to do exactly that.
This horror sci-fi movie revolves around the life of Brynn, who likes a life of solitude, which is disrupted one night when she’s woken up by intruders who don’t belong to Earth. No One Will Save You stars Kaitlyn Dever, Elizabeth Kaluev, Zack Duhame, Dari Lynn Griffin, Ginger Cressman, and Dane Rhodes.
2. Deep Rising
Although Deep Rising didn’t receive the best score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.1 on IMDb is proof that this movie is at least worth a watch. How many horror + sci-fi movies cross a 5 rating?
Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, Van Helsing), Deep Rising released in 1998 follows a gang of thieves trapped on board a luxury liner that was attacked by a brutal monster.
This movie stars Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O’Connor, Wes Studi, Anthony Heald, Una Damon, Jason Flemyng, Cliff Curtis, Trevor Goddard, and Derrick O’Connor. Even though Deep Rising might not be your favorite movie, it mirrors the concept of being trapped which can be found in Alien: Romulus, making it a worthy recommendation on this list!
3. The Adam Project
Directed by Shawn Levy, yes, the same man behind the latest blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine, The Adam Project is a treat for all sci-fi fans. Although this movie doesn’t resemble the goriness and horrors of Alien: Romulus, we do believe it deserves a spot on this list and is the perfect watch to unwind after you watch Fede Alvarez’s latest creation.
The Adam Project was released on March 9, 2024, and follows a Time-travelling pilot. It stars Walker Scobell, Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, Braxton Bjerken, and Lucie Guest.
4. Sunshine
Sunshine has been directed by the one and only Danny Boyle, who is a household name when it comes to directors. He has previously directed movies like Trainspotting, 127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, and of course, Sunshine.
This movie is a sci-fi thriller that revolves around a team of astronauts who have been tasked with saving the sun, however, this team is endangered in ways they would have never imagined.
Sunshine was released on April 5, 2007, and stars some of the finest actors and actresses like Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Benedict Wong, Hiroyuki Sanada, Mark Strong, Troy Garity, and Chipo Chung.
5. The Thing
If we are talking about Alien: Romulus and movies with extraterrestrial life forms, then The Thing definitely deserves to be spoken about. If you are a fan of this particular sub-genre of aliens, chances are you have already watched The Thing, directed by John Carpenter in 1982 and adapted from John W. Campbell Jr’s work Who Goes There?
The movie revolves around American researchers in Antarctica where they encounter a unique life form that behaves assimilates and imitates other organisms, making it a threat to all. The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Keith David, T. K. Carter, Wilford Brimley, David Clennon, Donald Moffat, and Richard Masur.
Conclusion
the alien sub-genre in sic-fi has been around for decades and will continue to be around for plenty more as fans continue to appreciate movies like Alien: Romulus. If you have any more recommendations, do let us know in the comments below!