“That Was An Edgy Film”: Alien: Romulus’ Surprise Box Office Success In China Was Fueled By A Panic Attack That Went Viral

An IMAX executive explains the surprising viral video that made Alien: Romulus a box office success in China. Directed by Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus is an Alien franchise movie set between the events of Alien and Aliens. It featured a cast including Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, and Spike Fearn. Alien: Romulus received positive reviews and substantial revenue at the box office. In its most recent achievement, the movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, where it will compete against Wicked, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Better Man, and Dune: Part Two.