The Alien: Romulus Trailer's Facehugger Infestation Is Almost Too Gross To Watch

Undoubtedly, you know the drill. Out in the middle of nowhere, some unfortunate soul sticks their face in front of a giant space egg, which leads to people running through poorly lit corridors and suffering severe chest pains. That nightmarish vision returns in "Alien: Romulus," which just released a new trailer focusing on a close encounter with those retractable jaws of death.

Directed by Fede Álvarez ("Don't Breathe"), the new film marks another redirection in the franchise following the 2017 franchise prequel "Alien: Covenant." As revealed by star Cailee Spaeny, "Alien: Romulus" takes place at a surprising place in the Alien franchise timeline – some time between "Alien" and "Aliens." As a result, flute-playing androids with an agenda will be swapped out for good old-fashioned chest-bursting horror.

Of course, it's certainly a daring franchise to work on but given his experience with 2013's "Evil Dead" entry, Álvarez should have no trouble handling the task. Between that grizzly film and scaring us via turkey baster in "Don't Breathe," "Alien: Romulus" might be another win for the director. Based on the trailer, fans have high hopes for this film.

To its credit, "Alien" director Ridley Scott has already seen the upcoming Alien film and gave it his seal of approval. Speaking with Guillermo del Toro at the DGA Latino Summit in 2023, Álvarez recalled his relief after hearing that Scott dug his vision. "He walks into the room and he did say, 'Fede, what can I say? It's f*****g great.'"

With such high praise from Scott, a lot is riding on "Alien: Romulus" and the young cast. Who is readied to step into that galactic carnage? Joining Spaeny in a space where no one can ever hear you scream are Aileen Wu, Isabela Merced ("Madame Web"), David Jonsson ("Industry"), Archie Renaux ("Shadow and Bone"), and Spike Fearn ("Aftersun"). 

You'll see which ones make it out with intact ribcages when "Alien: Romulus" arrives in theatres on August 16, 2024.