Alien Franchise Officially Finds a New Streaming Hunting Ground on Peacock

A New Alien Chapter

Ridley Scott, who launched the Alien franchise in the 1970s, returned to it in the 2010s with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. The films had varying box-office results and mostly positive reviews, though fans were divided.

After Covenant, the franchise spent years in limbo before Fede Álvarez directed Alien: Romulus. Scott served as a producer, and the film’s reception and box-office performance appeared to renew interest in the series.

Scott’s Different Direction

There has been little movement since Alien: Romulus arrived in 2024. Álvarez has said he will not direct another installment, without giving a reason. More recently, reports said Scott was not a fan of the film and wanted to continue the narrative he developed in Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Scott called Romulus “okay,” raising the possibility that the new direction could leave Álvarez’s movie behind.

Romulus Now on Peacock

Alien: Romulus is now available to stream on Peacock. Its cast includes Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced and David Jonsson. The film’s future remains uncertain as Scott considers returning to his earlier storyline. Its arrival on Peacock gives viewers a chance to watch Álvarez’s entry while the franchise’s next direction remains unclear.