Alien: Romulus VHS Release Date Set, Fede Álvarez Reveals Packaging

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Alien: Romulus VHS Release Date Set, Fede Álvarez Reveals Packaging

Director Fede Álvarez has surprised fans by revealing an Alien: Romulus VHS tape for a special release that turns back the clock on the Alien franchise.

When is the Alien: Romulus VHS release date?

The announcement came during a screening of the film at Beyond Fest, where Álvarez revealed that a special, limited edition VHS version of Romulus will be released on December 3, 2024. The VHS will feature artwork by iconic artist Matt Ferguson. The VHS release of Alien: Romulus also comes just as the Alien franchise is celebrating its 45th anniversary.

Alien: Romulus is now available on digital platforms, and will also become available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 3 as well.

The film was directed and executive produced by Álvarez from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rodo Sayagues. The film stars CIsabela Merced (Sicario: Day of the Soldado), David Jonsson (Industry, Rye Lane), Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone), Spike Fearn (Tell Me Everything), and Aileen Wu. Franchise creator Ridley Scott also served as a producer along with Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.

The bonus features included in its home video release are as follows:

Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus

• The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.

• Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.

• Casting the Faces – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.

• Constructing the World – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.