Alien: Romulus is making headlines as it nears the $300 million mark at the global box office. The film’s impressive performance has already surpassed the worldwide earnings of Alien: Covenant. With strong international appeal and continued audience interest, Alien: Romulus is solidifying its place as a major success in the franchise.
Alien: Romulus is set in the timeline between Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens.
Alien: Romulus Outperforms Predecessor and Approaches $300 Million Milestone
Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, has achieved remarkable success since its release. Days after surpassing Alien: Covenant’s domestic box office total, it has now overtaken its predecessor globally by a significant margin. As the film rapidly climbs the franchise’s box office ladder, it is closing in on a major milestone.
Record-Breaking Domestic Performance
On August 29, 2024, less than two weeks after hitting theaters, Alien: Romulus reached a significant milestone at the domestic box office. The Fede Álvarez-directed film surpassed Alien: Covenant’s entire domestic run of $74.2 million by grossing over $74.3 million in just 11 days. This achievement positioned Romulus as the third-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise within the domestic market.
The film’s domestic success continued through the Labor Day weekend, where it earned over $10 million. This brought its stateside total to $88 million, further solidifying its strong position in the franchise’s box office rankings.
Strong International Performance
Internationally, Alien: Romulus has also performed exceptionally well. In its third weekend, the film added another $22.6 million to its overseas earnings, raising its international total to $194.7 million. With this, the film’s worldwide gross reached an impressive $283.5 million, surpassing Alien: Covenant’s $238 million lifetime earnings.
The film’s production budget of $80 million has been well-justified by its box office success, making Alien: Romulus the second-highest-grossing film in the Alien franchise. The global earnings of Romulus have pushed it above its predecessor, cementing its status as a major hit in the franchise’s history.
Approaching the $300 Million Milestone
Alien: Romulus is now on a trajectory to hit the $300 million mark at the global box office. With its current pace, it is expected to reach this milestone within the next few days. This achievement would mark a significant moment for the film, adding to its growing list of accomplishments.
Despite Romulus’ success, Prometheus, directed by Ridley Scott, remains the highest-grossing film in the franchise with a global haul of $402.4 million. Whether Alien: Romulus can surpass Prometheus and become the top-grossing film in the series remains to be seen. However, its impressive performance so far suggests that it could potentially challenge the current leader.
Franchise Legacy and Future Prospects
As the ninth installment in the Alien franchise, Romulus fits into the timeline between Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens. The film’s strong performance continues the legacy of the franchise and highlights its enduring appeal to audiences around the world.
The success of Alien: Romulus underscores the franchise’s ability to attract and engage viewers across different markets. As it continues to perform well at the box office, it sets a high standard for future entries in the series and contributes to the ongoing legacy of one of science fiction’s most celebrated franchises.
With its current trajectory, Alien: Romulus is not only a commercial success but also a significant milestone in the Alien series. As it approaches new box office records, it will be interesting to see how it ultimately ranks among the franchise’s top performers.
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