The highest-grossing horror movie of 2024 so far,Alien: Romulus, shows no sign of slowing down after yet another strong week at the Box Office. Now, the film is set to reach yet another milestone as it edges ever closer to the$200 million mark internationally, currently sitting on $197 million. International ticket sales have proved a fruitful venture forRomulus, with themovie’s total gross to datemade up of 2/3 international sales. With domestic takings totaling $91 million thus far, combined with the aforementioned international sales,Alien: Romulus' Box Office total is just $12 million shy of $300 million.
A $300 million haul would cementRomulusas thesecond-highest-grossing movie in the franchise, $100 million short of the 2012 prequel,Prometheus. Of course, these figures are not adjusted for inflation, with the originalAlien’s $186 million haul in 1979 translating to a $291 million total today. This wouldn’t be enough to make it the franchise’s highest-grossing project, but it would mean it performed better than 2017’sAlien: Covenant,a movie many fans of the franchise would rather forget.
ForRomulus, outperformingCovenantwas an important achievement, with proof needed that the hunger for the franchise was still strong despite the 2017 misstep. Alas,Romulushas done just this in less than three weeks in theaters, with the film only likely to increase the gap on its older sibling as time continues. Given a PVOD release for the latest installment isn’t expected until mid-October, and that theFede Alvarezfeature is still yet to drop below $1.4 million in daily domestic takings, there is certainly a chance thatRomuluscould continue its rise through the ranks and perhaps even challengePrometheusfor the title of “biggest earner in the franchise”.
Another Horror Movie Threatens to Take ‘Alien: Romulus’s Crown
The likes ofAlien: RomulusandLonglegshave proven that the desire to see a horror movie in theaters in 2024 is great.Longlegsdefied expectations thanks to a viral marketing campaign and major success with theatergoers, but, alas, it isRomulusthat takes the crown for the highest-earning horror of 2024. However, as we edge nearer to spooky season,the horror big-hitters will soon rear their frightening heads,headlined by a certain sequel that has the world talking. That sequel isBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited second serving of thegenius Tim Burton original. After 30-plus years, the franchise is back with a brand-new story with a blend of old and new characters and promises to be a big hit at the Box Office. For this reason, there is certainly a chanceRomulusmight lose its title as the highest-grossing horror toMichael Keaton’s charismatic ghost.
Alien: Romulusis about to hit the $200 million mark internationally. You can catch the movie in theaters right now.
Alien: Romulus
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
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