Within this context, the mixed reviews that metPrometheuswere the best reception the franchise had enjoyed in decades.
However,Prometheusstill had major issues that both fans and reviewers were quick to note.
nd he was trying to create them as a bioweapon.
Fortunately, both these frustrating issues were well handled in 2024s sequelAlien: Romulus.
Meanwhile, the bad decisions made by the movies heroes were much easier to excuse.
Their fates were tragic but, critically, believable and rooted in their characterization.
Like Rook, David was willing to dispassionately sacrifice innumerable human lives to create the perfect organism.
Like Rook, David was willing to dispassionately sacrifice innumerable human lives to create the perfect organism.
By clarifying Weyland-Yutani’s role in Davids experiments,Alien: RomulusgavePrometheusa clearer place in theAlienfranchise timeline.
Technically, the movie was always set 30 years beforeAlien, but the plot links between them were tenuous.
This gave the series a satisfying full-circle narrative.
Now thatPrometheus place in theAlienfranchiseis clear, the series can continue without constantly needing to return to its prequels.
Similarly,Alien: Romuluss understandably, tragically ill-equipped main characters offer a perfect blueprint for future outings.
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