20th Century Studios Says Alien: Romulus Sequel Ongoing

A sequel to the 2024 hit film "Alien: Romulus" remains in active development, according to a senior studio executive, directly refuting widespread online rumors that the project had been canceled. On August 1, 2026, 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell responded to a social media post about the alleged shelving of the sequel with a single-word denial: "Nope."

The rumors originated from a report published on July 31 by the website World of Reel, which cited an unnamed source claiming the sequel had been "indefinitely shelved" and "might not ever happen." The report outlined several purported obstacles, including creative differences involving franchise producer Ridley Scott. It alleged that "Romulus" director and co-writer Fede Álvarez, who is not returning to direct the sequel, had wanted to include the android character David, played by Michael Fassbender in earlier films, but that Scott objected. The report also noted that the film's stars, Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, have since booked major roles, with Jonsson announced as the star of "Black Panther 3" and Spaeny rumored for a part in an upcoming "X-Men" film.

Studio president Asbell's public denial is the first...