Fans need to watch these four Alien movies to catch notable references in Alien: Romulus.

Despite its standalone nature, thehorrorfilm is sprinkled with references and Easter eggs tied to what came before.

Alien: Romulusalso brings back the horror vibe ofAlienwhile also using the same in-universe technology from the first movie.

Alien Romulus Poster Image

Alienstakes place in 2179, 37 years after the events ofAliens: Romulus.

InPrometheus, it is revealed that a species called the Engineers were responsible for creating humanity.

Sigourney Weaver as Ripley and Veronica Cartwright as Lambert in Alien

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Engineer vs. Alien in Prometheus

Neomorph in Alien: Covenant

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