Ridley Scott has indicated that his long-planned third Alien prequel is back in development, in a conversation tied to his promotion of The Dog Stars. In an interview with the LA Times, Scott stated the project is once again in the works.
Third Alien prequel back in development after Covenant
According to the interview, the film would pick up the narrative after Alien: Covenant, with Michael Fassbender’s android David continuing his arc and creating a new world for himself. Scott emphasized his ongoing fascination with David and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, noting that AI can go off like a bomb.
What is known—and what remains unknown
There is no information about a production timeline, the writer, or whether Fassbender will return. The update is notable because the project has long hovered in development limbo, with various plans for continuing Scott’s David storyline never materializing.
Historically, Scott had discussed other iterations of the storyline, including an early project referred to as Alien: Awakening. Over time, the franchise explored other directions, including Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus and Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, before this latest update.
Franchise context amid renewed interest
The new statements place renewed attention on the unresolved David thread, though fans still have no concrete timeline or casting confirmations. For now, the status remains: the project is described as being in the works, with the path forward unclear.
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