Alien: Romulus Xenomorph analysis and comparison
Dark Nebula
StaffNeomorphApril 13, 2024A few days ago, a better look at the Romulus Xenomorph from the poster was discovered via IMDb ads, thanks to CulkyKyle on X.
Comparison with the 1979 Big Chap
The Romulus Xenomorph has lots of similarities to the 1979 Big Chap. Notably, it has a smooth domed carapace with a skull visible underneath, #teamskull.
Much like the Big Chap, the Romulus Xenomorph also appears to have a spinal back horn, and a thin tube connecting to its jaw.
The shoulder tubes on a Romulus Xenomorph are quite different from those on Big Chap. They look closer to the shoulder tubes of a Runner from Alien 3, at least to me.
*July 13, 2024 Edit: The Romulus xenomorph does have digitigrade legs. Smaller tubes on its back, a barrel chest, loose fingers not conjoined, and an awesome-looking tail.
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Lookie lookie, Cinema Teaser issue cover
Sauce: https://x.com/cinemateaser/status/1805283213163557228/photo/1
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
From the preview, first second.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Alien Romulus on the cover of Fangoria
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Looks like Funkos are available for preorder. The scarred Xeno is referred to as "Scorched Xenomorph" on the packaging
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Another screenshot of the Scorched Xenomorph from the recently released teaser.
This angle reminds me of a shower scene from Covenant
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Some folks received a VHS of Alien Romulus, not the actual film, still pretty epic.
https://x.com/GermainLussier/status/1811435230957625743/photo/1
Xeno on the cover
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
A nice look at the Xenomorph, from the cover of Total Film magazine.
I can't wait for the NECA to show the Romulus figures.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Another piece from Total Film:
And I can't wait for the NECA figure either! Preparing my wallet now... lol.
Predator: Badlands - coming November 7th, 2025
Xenomorph cocoon, and the barbed tail peeking out of it. It reminds me of something...
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
The cocoon in that picture reminds me of the Trilobite from Prometheus
It kind of does.
Another analysis/comparison I couldn't help but make.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Spotted on X, a Xenomorph on display, at some undisclosed cinema.
https://x.com/ZedKosnar/status/1812208628235219134
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
A few more pics of the scorched xeno model. The last picture is brightened with HDR to make the details a bit more clear
Another still of the Xenomorph in hunting pose, with its tail pointed towards Kay.
Much like the Covenant Neomorph and Xenomorph.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
The NECA figures really give us a closer look at the differences between Scorched and Big Chap. Notice the hands and feet are dramatically different - there seem to be odd appendages on top of the feet and the hands are elongated far more than in other designs:
I suspect the Scorched and the Xenomorphs on board the Romulus were not authentic replicas of the original Big Chap / Perfect Organism but another imitation - spliced with other DNA or tampered with in a way. It certainly looks that way - even the misaligned jaw, head crest shape and disproportionate body parts compared to its genetic predecessor.
Predator: Badlands - coming November 7th, 2025
New still, of what appears to be a different Xenomorph.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
