Sun Sep 15 14:29:11 UTC 2024: ## Alien: Romulus Breaks Box Office Record, Reaching $100 Million Mark

**Los Angeles, CA** – The latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, *Alien: Romulus*, has achieved a major box office milestone, becoming only the second film in the series to cross the $100 million mark domestically. The film, directed by Fede Álvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, opened strong with a $42 million debut weekend and has continued to perform well throughout its theatrical run.

As of Sunday evening, *Alien: Romulus* is projected to have earned a cumulative domestic gross of $101 million, surpassing the $100 million mark by the end of its fifth weekend in theaters. This makes it only the second Alien film to achieve this milestone, following the 2012 prequel *Prometheus* which ultimately earned $126.5 million domestically.

While *Romulus* has cemented its place as the second highest-grossing Alien film, it still trails behind *Prometheus* in terms of overall global box office performance. *Prometheus* garnered a worldwide total of $403.3 million, compared to *Romulus*’s current total. However, *Romulus* has consistently outperformed *Prometheus* in domestic box office earnings, surpassing the latter’s $100 million mark a week earlier.

Despite not reaching the heights of *Prometheus*, *Alien: Romulus* has established itself as a major box office success in 2024. It is only the 15th movie to pass the $100 million milestone this year, and only the third R-rated film to do so, highlighting its strong performance in a limited market.

*Alien: Romulus* has also outperformed previous installments in the franchise, surpassing the domestic earnings of James Cameron’s 1986 sequel *Aliens*, which previously held the title of the highest-grossing film in the series.

The film’s success demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Alien franchise and the potential for new installments to attract audiences. *Alien: Romulus* also proves that a sci-fi horror film with a lower budget can still achieve box office success, offering a potential blueprint for future franchise installments.

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