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Alien: Covenant Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The path to paradise begins in hell.

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Last modified: Jul. 14, 2017

Alien: Covenant

Release Date: Friday, May 19, 2017 Theaters

Director: Ridley Scott

Starring: Michael Fassbender Noomi Rapace Katherine Waterston Billy Crudup Danny McBride

R Action 2 hrs, 1 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ALIEN with Alien: Covenant, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with Prometheus -- and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world -- whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.
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Who stars in Alien: Covenant – Cast List

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Who is making Alien: Covenant – Crew List

A look at Alien: Covenant behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ridley Scott last helmed Gladiator II and Napoleon. The film's writer Jack Paglen last penned Transcendence and The Maze Runner.

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Production – What we know about the Alien: Covenant

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Key Facts

  • "Plot details are being kept off-planet, but sources say the story once again sees a space crew facing the deadly chest-bursting, acid blood-spewing creatures" (Hollywood Reporter, 12/17/15).
  • Per the Wrap.com, screenwriter Michael Green will aim to be much more "alien-y" in this sequel and in line with the terrifying tone of past films in the franchise. Additionally, the sequel is expected to feature multiple ‘David' androids, which means there will be more than one Michael Fassbender on screen at the same time.
  • The film will serve as both a prequel to Ridely Scott’s 1979 classic Alien and a sequel to Alien prequel 2013 Prometheus.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Completed

Changed Alien: Covenant movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to shoot in early 2016 in Australia.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. In an October 2013 interview with Empire, Ridley Scott has revealed that the film's script is finished.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jack Paglen attached to pen the script. First announced in August 2012.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Fox has confirmed there will be a Prometheus sequel. Likely 2014 or 2015 release date.

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. Concept movies are rumored films with little to no official development.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. Concept movies are rumored films with little to no official development.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for sci-fi violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality/nudity
Runtime
2 hrs, 1 m
Tagline
The path to paradise begins in hell.
Also known as
Alien 8, Alien Prequel 2, Prometheus Sequel, Untitled Ridley Scott Project, Prometheus 2

Language
English
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Alien: Covenant Trailers and Clips

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Alien: Covenant Release Date: When was the film released?

Alien: Covenant was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 19 , 2017. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, Everything, Everything and Wakefield.

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  • Added a running time of 121 minutes

  • Set the MPAA rating to R for sci-fi violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality/nudity

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