Michael Sarnoski Eyed for Alien: Romulus Sequel

20th Century Studios is reportedly considering Michael Sarnoski, director of A Quiet Place: Day One, to helm the sequel to the 2024 sci-fi horror film Alien: Romulus, following the decision by original director Fede Álvarez to step away from the project.

Alien: Romulus, released in August 2024, marked a successful return to the franchise's roots, grossing more than $350 million worldwide and earning an 80 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, set in 2142 between the events of Alien and Aliens, followed a group of young space colonizers scavenging a derelict station who encounter xenomorphs. It starred Cailee Spaeny as Rain, David Jonsson as Andy, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Álvarez, who co-wrote the script with Rodo Sayagues, confirmed in September 2023 that he would focus on writing and producing the sequel rather than directing it, becoming the first filmmaker since Ridley Scott to develop multiple entries without returning to the chair.

The sequel will continue the story of survivors Rain and Andy, who at the end of Romulus set course for the colony planet Yvaga III. Álvarez has stated that the characters will not meet the same...