Can You Stream ‘Alien: Romulus’ At Home? When is it Coming to Hulu, and Where Can You Stream Other ‘Alien’ Movies?
The newest installment in the ‘Alien’ franchise is getting good buzz in theaters, which means it could be a while before it streams on Hulu.
In space, no one can hear you scream…but sound carries much better in movie theaters, as cinema patrons at screenings of “Alien: Romulus” are discovering. The newest movie in the “Alien” franchise is winning over audiences and critics alike, and there’s a good chance fans could be in for a long wait before it’s ready to stream at home.
Key Details:
- “Alien: Romulus” has both critical and audience scores of above 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film is distributed by 20th Century Studios, and will debut on Hulu and Disney+ when the time comes.
- Considering its early box-office success, the film is likely to stay in theaters for more than 100 days.
Watch the Trailer for “Alien: Romulus”:
“Alien: Romulus” is set 20 years after the events of the franchise’s first film. A group of Weyland-Yutani employees decides to abandon their bleak home in favor of a new life, but when they stumble across a station at which the fearsome and deadly Xenomorphs are being studied, they accidentally unleash one of the greatest threats to life in the galaxy that has ever existed.
The Rotten Tomatoes critical score for “Alien: Romulus” has settled at 82%, with 86% of audiences agreeing the film is a screaming good time. There are plenty of homages to past films baked into the movie, but lots of new frights as well, proving the film is not just a rehash of past efforts.
When Will ‘Alien: Romulus’ Stream at Home?
There has been no official streaming date for “Alien: Romulus” announced as yet. Fortunately, since the movie is being distributed by 20th Century Studios, we know that it will debut on Hulu when it eventually does make its way to streaming. Any Hulu customers who bundle their service with Disney+ will almost assuredly be able to watch the movie on both services.
But when will that be? Earlier this year, 20th Century Studios released “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” which like “Alien: Romulus” was the latest sequel in a long-running franchise. It took 84 days for the film to come to Hulu after its theatrical release in May, but that data point alone may not be enough to predict the window for “Alien: Romulus,” which appears to be on a trajectory for a higher box office. It’s probably not going to take as long as “Avatar: The Way of Water,” however; that movie took 183 days to reach Disney streaming services after being released in theaters in December 2022.
I’ll split the difference here, and predict that “Alien: Romulus” will take 119 days to reach Hulu after its official theatrical release on Aug. 16. That will make it available to stream on Dec. 13, the perfect way to have a jump-scare-filled holiday season for those so inclined.
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Where Can You Stream Other ‘Alien’ Movies?
If you want to marathon the rest of the titles in the “Alien” franchise, Hulu is the place to be. It’s got all the movies from the original series, as well as the newer titles released in recent years. There are even “Alien vs. Predator” crossover titles on Hulu, and all of these movies are available on Disney+ as well if customers are subscribed to both services.
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Alien
May 25, 1979The commercial spaceship Nostromo is heading back to Earth when they’re tasked with intercepting a distress signal from a distant planet. The crew discovers a chamber full of seemingly benign eggs. When one hatches unexpectedly, the crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film is the first in the series to feature its most-known protagonist, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver).
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Aliens
July 18, 1986When Ripley’s life pod is found by a salvage crew over 50 years later, she finds that terraformers are on the very planet where they found the alien species. The company has also sent a family of colonists out to investigate her story… and have since lost all contact. Directed by James Cameron, Aliens takes a small sidestep from the horror genre and goes for a more sci-fi action approach as Ripley and the colonial marines return to the feared planet and search for answers. This endlessly quotable flick is enjoyable every time you see it.
According to legend, Cameron landed the directing job by writing “Alien” on a dry erase board. Then adding an “s” so it said “Aliens.” And then he drew two lines through the “s” - “Alien$.”
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Alien³
May 22, 1992After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
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Alien Resurrection
November 12, 1997Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
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Prometheus
May 30, 2012A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
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Alien: Covenant
May 9, 2017The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator
August 12, 2004When scientists discover something near Antarctica that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.
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Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
December 25, 2007After a horrifying PredAlien crash-lands near a small Colorado town, killing everyone it encounters and producing countless Alien offspring, a lone Predator arrives to “clean up” the infestation.
