Over the years, the Alien franchise has given audiences plenty of surprises — of both the good and bad varieties. Through prequels, sequels, and separate stories, the universe has grown, and with it, ...

Before you get wrapped up in the new “Alien” television series (yup, it’s coming in 2025), you might want to peek at “Alien: Romulus,” a fascinating look at events around the time of the original film ...