Future Alien vs Predator Movies Teased by 20th Century Boss Featuring Prey and Romulus Characters
Insights on Future Alien vs. Predator Movies
Tease of New Crossover
Prominent figures from 20th Century Studios hint at the potential development of new *Alien vs. Predator* films, integrating characters from recent successes such as *Prey* and *Alien: Romulus*. Steve Asbell, president of 20th Century, mentioned that while a third crossover installment is anticipated, it would not follow the traditional format of previous films.
Success of Current Franchises
The *Predator* franchise continues to thrive with the 2022 film *Prey* and the forthcoming *Predator: Badlands*. Similarly, *Alien: Romulus* has become the second highest-grossing film in the *Alien* franchise, demonstrating that both universes have remained popular among audiences.
Organic Development of Characters
Asbell emphasized that any future *Alien vs. Predator* movie would strive to organically blend beloved characters from both franchises rather than simply rehashing the original titles. He stated, "You will probably see another *Alien vs. Predator movie. It wouldn’t be in the way you think... if we do this, they’ll be organically created out of these two franchises."
Challenging Narrative Timelines
Character Continuity Issues
One complication in developing this crossover lies in the established timelines of the *Predator* and *Alien* films. For example, *Prey* is set in the year 1719, while *Romulus* occurs in 2142. This disparity might hinder the inclusion of characters from *Prey* in future crossovers.
Focus on Future Set Stories
It seems more likely that any upcoming crossover might integrate characters from *Predator: Badlands*, which is set in the future. This would allow for a more coherent narrative flow and facilitate the involvement of characters who can coexist within the *Alien* timeline.
The Need for Caution in Execution
Retaining Franchise Integrity
Given the mixed critical reception of previous *Alien vs. Predator* films, Asbell suggests approaching future projects with care to maintain quality. The earlier films received notably low scores on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a need to differentiate the new installment from its predecessors to avoid similar criticisms.
A Shift in Branding
Rather than labeling a new installment simply as *Alien vs. Predator*, Asbell hints at rebranding it as a continuation of the successful *Prey* and *Romulus* narratives, thus appealing to both franchise loyalists and new viewers alike.
Source: Screen Rant
