The $350 million sci-fi sequel is a global streaming hit.

After all those hit-and-miss “Alien” sequels, it’s comforting to see “Alien: Romulus,” a sturdy entry in the canon that reminds us of a day when summer films were reliable tent poles.

Article Summary Fede Álvarez steps aside from directing Alien: Romulus 2 but writes the script to protect his characters. Álvarez cites Alien 3’s early character deaths as his main motivation for ...