The next movie in the Alien cinematic universe is going to be a prequel to a sequel.
That’s because 20th Century Fox want to release Prometheus 2 before Neill Blomkamp’s Alien project hits cinema screens.
According to Bloody Disgusting, Sir Ridley Scott’s sequel to 2012’s Prometheus – a prequel to his Alien films – is higher up the list of importance for the studio compared to the fifth Alien film.
‘Alien 5 is still very much in the works, as Fox remains hot on the idea,’ a source said.
‘Blomkamp continues to work on the script (only an outline existed previously) and refine the tale he is telling. Ridley Scott is still producing, but has insisted on Prometheus 2 being made first.’
Production on P2 looks set to start early next year n time for a 2017 release while A5 is reportedly being scheduled to hit cinemas in 2016.
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