Aaron Guzikowski Tapped to Write New 'Alien' Film for 20th Century

· Entertainment · United States

Aaron Guzikowski, creator of the Scott Free-produced HBO Max series 'Raised by Wolves,' is writing a new 'Alien' movie for 20th Century Studios. Little else is known about the project, including whether it would follow 2024's 'Alien: Romulus.' The hire keeps the franchise in active development with Scott Free, the production company tied to the series' origins, and hands the script to a writer with an existing relationship to the studio-side producers. The announcement signals continued studio investment in the long-running sci-fi horror property despite the secrecy around its direction.

Why it matters：A new writer on a legacy horror franchise shows studios keep betting on established IP to anchor release slates.

Key points

  • Guzikowski created 'Raised by Wolves'
  • The project is set up at 20th Century Studios
  • It is unclear whether it follows 'Alien: Romulus'

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