Ridley Scott confirms early development of Alien: Covenant sequel
Ridley Scott told the Los Angeles Times that a sequel to Alien: Covenant is in very early stages. The film would follow Michael Fassbender's character David as he creates a 'brave new world' for himself. No script or director confirmation has been announced yet.
Scott’s remarks surfaced during promotion for his upcoming film *The Dog Stars*, with the director describing David’s potential arc as a self-styled creator. The sequel would continue the prequel storyline from *Prometheus* and *Alien: Covenant*, where David’s experiments with the black goo led to the xenomorph’s genesis. No writer, director, or production timeline has been confirmed, and Scott’s crowded slate—including a *Treasure Island* adaptation and a Bee Gees biopic—may delay progress. Meanwhile, *Alien: Romulus* remains a separate thread, with its own sequel still unconfirmed.
This development could re-energize fans of the franchise’s philosophical strand, which *Romulus* largely sidelined. If realized, the film may reshape how audiences view the series’ mythology, potentially drawing both older viewers and newcomers curious about David’s god-complex narrative. However, given Scott’s age and competing projects, the project’s impact may remain speculative, leaving the franchise’s immediate future tied to *Romulus*’s commercial trajectory.