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.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
The new teaser shows some new footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M6IyxOxieM
We get a look at the practical chest-burster, and as suspected, there's more than 1 Xenomorph.
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Introducing Rain, they're not holding back with new footage.
And what the hell is this, a new egg?
"Abs are not a sign of power, it's just a sign you don't eat enough."-JF Caron
Some sweet new shots from the BTS video:
And this....
So excited for this film!
Predator: Badlands - coming November 7th, 2025
CGI when given enough time can look spectacular (Planet of the Apes 2011-2024 films), but a lot of times it looks mid to bad because VFX/CGI artists aren't given enough time and room to breathe in. The same thing goes for practical effects, when done right it looks spectacular. If not, it can look goofy, at least in my own opinion.
"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
