Ridley Scott Confirms Alien Covenant Sequel in Development

Director Ridley Scott has confirmed that a sequel to his 2017 film Alien Covenant is in the early stages of development, signaling a potential continuation of his prequel trilogy within the Alien franchise. The 88-year-old filmmaker revealed the project during a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, conducted while he was promoting his new film, The Dog Stars, which is scheduled to open in theaters on August 29, 2026.

Scott stated that the new film would pick up the story with the android character David, played by Michael Fassbender, as he creates a brave new world for himself. This follows the conclusion of Alien Covenant, where David took control of the colony ship and carried out his experiments. The director expressed a continued fascination with the character, describing him as a malfunctioning AI. "AIs can go off," Scott said. "And if they do, its like a bomb."

The update comes after a period of uncertainty regarding the franchise's direction. Scott had previously indicated he was done with the series, and director Fede Álvarez was attached to helm a sequel to his 2024 film Alien Romulus. However, reports later emerged that Álvarez exited that project. Meanwhile,...