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

3.1 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi Thriller 3D Prequel Sequel

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Who stars in Alien: Covenant – Cast List

Michael Fassbender
... David

Black Bag, X-Men: First Class
Noomi Rapace
... Elizabeth Shaw

What Happened to Monday?, Black Crab
Katherine Waterston
Fackham Hall, They Listen
Billy Crudup
Jay Kelly, The Watch
D
Danny McBride
The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Creator
D
Demian Bichir
Black Phone 2, Savages
C
Carmen Ejogo
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, It Comes At Night
J
Jussie Smollett
The Lost Holliday
A
Amy Seimetz
The Last Manhunt , The Sacrament
J
Jussie Smollet
C
Callie Hernandez
OBEX, Blair Witch
N
Nathaniel Dean
Somersault

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.

Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriters: Jack Paglen
Michael Green
Producers: Ridley Scott
Tony Scott

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Scott Free Productions

Production – What we know about the Alien: Covenant

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

May 2017

Completed

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

Nov 2016

Post-Production

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

Apr 2016

Production

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

Nov 2015

Pre-Production

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

Mar 2014

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.

Jun 2013

Development

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

Aug 2012

Development

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

Dec 2010

Concept

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

Oct 2010

Development

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

Apr 2010

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

Alien: Covenant Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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She Won’t Go Quietly

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Prologue: Last Supper

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Red Band Trailer

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.