Experts have predicted the box office performance of Alien: Romulus as the movie’s release date inches closer. What are the early earnings estimates? Will it achieve the success of its predecessors? Will Alien: Romulus be a hit or a flop?
Here’s all you need to know about the initial Alien Romulus box office predictions.
How much is Alien: Romulus expected to make at the box office?
According to Box Office Theory, early projections from 20th Century Studios show that Alien: Romulus will make between $30 and $40 million during its opening weekend, which suggests that it might be a hit.
Box Office Pro expects Alien: Romulus to earn between $35 million and $50 million during its opening weekend, indicating high anticipation for the movie. This aligns with the performance of other movies in the Alien series during their initial release, such as Alien: Covenant, which opened at $36.1 million, and Prometheus, which debuted at $51 million.
This strong initial response suggests that fans are eager for a return to the franchise’s roots. Despite mixed receptions to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, the buzz for Romulus is positive, especially among dedicated followers of the series.
Will Alien: Romulus flop or succeed?
Early tracking projects that Alien: Romulus will succeed at the box office, with an opening weekend range of $35 million to $50 million.
Here are the opening weekend performances of comparable Alien films:
- Alien: Covenant: $36.1 million
- Prometheus: $51 million
- Alien vs. Predator: $38 million
The film tracks similarly to Alien: Covenant, Prometheus & Alien vs. Predator, all three of which had mixed reviews but strong initial interest. With healthy pre-sales and fans eager for the franchise’s return to horror, Alien: Romulus is likely to perform well domestically.
The previous movies show the franchise’s enduring appeal, suggesting Alien: Romulus could continue this trend of box office success. Positive early buzz and strategic release timing promise a strong overall performance.
