👽 Alien Romulus explores the mystery of how the original xenomorph from Alien (1979) survived its ejection into space. At the end of the first movie, Ripley blasts the creature into space, seemingly ending its threat.
🕵️♂️ However, Romulus introduces a twist: the xenomorph cocooned itself in resin, preserving its life until it was recovered by Weyland-Yutani. This behavior is a new survival mechanism, allowing the alien to enter a state of hibernation.
🔍 The cocoon, resembling the resin used for hives, was discovered among the wreckage of the Nostromo. Weyland-Yutani retrieved the cocoon for further study, despite the ship's catastrophic explosion.
⚗️ Upon revival, scientists began extracting DNA from the xenomorph, leading to experiments that created new variants and hybrid creatures, including The Offspring, a fusion of human and alien biology.
💥 Once revived, the xenomorph unleashed chaos on the Romulus station, killing several crew members before being subdued. Its acidic blood caused significant damage, leaving a haunting reminder of its nature.
🧬 The revelation of the xenomorph's survival strategy adds a new layer of horror, suggesting that other xenomorphs, including the queen, could also cocoon themselves in space, waiting for the right conditions to awaken.
💼 The reckless pursuit of xenomorphs by Weyland-Yutani raises questions about their understanding of these creatures. Their experiments often lead to disaster, as seen in Romulus.
🤖 The connection to the original film is reinforced by the presence of Rook, a synthetic modeled after Ash, who explains the company's rationale for reviving the xenomorph.
📈 In conclusion, Romulus reintroduces the original xenomorph as an unstoppable force, raising the stakes for future entries in the franchise. The possibility that other creatures, like the queen, may still be out there adds to the tension.