What’s Next For The Alien Franchise?

Explore what’s next for one of the world’s most successful franchises in Alien – movies, tv shows, games and more.

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If there’s one franchise that has the knack of reinventing itself, it’s Alien. It’s a creature feature one moment, and the next, it’s something completely different. With 2026 now well underway, the pipeline is clearer than it has been in a long time, so expect TV shows, films and games to push the universe forward once again.

What’s Happening On The Movies Front?

After Alien: Romulus was released in 2024, attention quickly moved to the next theatrical chapter. In September 2025, director Fede Alvarez decided against returning to direct the sequel, with script work continuing and Alvarez staying in position until a replacement is found to take over the role.

So what should fans of the franchise expect? The likely route will be a sustainable one and one that keeps the story accessible for newcomers, while rewarding long-time viewers with recognisable lore, familiar tech and the franchise’s bleak moral logic.

Alien: Earth And The Streaming Era

One thing fans of the franchise can take to the bank is the continuation of Alien: Earth, the FX series created by Noah Hawley. After debuting in August 2025, with Disney+ broadcasting it internationally, it was renewed for a second season in November 2025. It’s been reported that production will move to London this year, though official release dates are yet to be confirmed by FX.

TV also allows Alien to explore what films rarely have time for, such as the mechanics of corporate power and the slow-burn dread of people realising they’re expendable. If season two manages to broaden the world rather than simply escalate the body count, it could become the franchise’s most important lore-engine releases for a long time.

Video Games Expand The Universe

When it comes to games, Alien has been unusually adventurous, moving between stealth, survival horror, co-op and tactics, depending on the era. One of the most recent standout entries is Alien: Rogue Incursion, released on PS VR2, PC, and Meta Quest 3. A non-VR edition was also rolled out for consoles later on in 2025.

The multi-platform strategy is important. It suggests licensors want to deliver Alien experiences that are immersive via VR and mainstream via console. The step many hope the series will take next is a single-player survival horror title that is built around scarcity and smart enemy behaviour. These are the ingredients that make xenomorphs feel terrifying.

Tie-Ins Follow Any New Release

When there’s a high-profile Alien screen release, licensing surges. Collectables, merch, and digital crossovers all happen in the immediate aftermath. There’s also been a move towards casino-style branding, with new online slots themed around the release gaining traction quickly after first screenings.

Books and comics are also on hand to fill the gaps, as the franchise continues to use print to connect eras between the stories on screen and the introduction of new protagonists who then jump into new game releases and television series.

Conclusion

Alien remains one of the most successful franchises because of its ability to evolve and move with the times. As each year comes around, it’s almost expected there will be a lot from the franchise to come, be it movies, a tv series, video games, casino games, books or comics. What the Alien franchise has also become adept at is connecting the multiple eras, and this keeps fans of all ages and experience engaged, which keeps the franchise energised.