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The Alien: Romulus ending introduces a new Xenomorph/human hybrid, born as a result of Kay injecting herself with the Prometheus 5 formula. While the hybrid is sent out into space, it's not impossible that it could survive, similar to how the original Xenomorph from Alien survived.
Rook's Prime Directive, as the ship's synthetic science officer, is a central point of conflict in the film. He prioritized the acquisition of the Xenomorph to further a corporate-driven project called Prometheus 5. This research sought to enhance human evolution but did so at the cost of ignoring the humanity of those on board. Alien: Romulus explores the dangers of corporate exploitation in a science fiction context.
The relationship between Rain and her synthetic brother, Andy, stands out. Their strong bond defies the typical distance between humans and synthetics. Despite the limitations of his programming, Andy is loyal to Rain. It underscores that love can survive beyond expectations.
Alien: Romulus's ending features Rain's decision to put herself and Andy into cryosleep. The film's finale is a bit ambiguous, with no post-credit scenes to offer further clarity. This leave the door open for a sequel, which could see the siblings awaken in the Yvaga system.
Alien: Romulus was released on August 10th, 2023. The movie stands as the seventh addition to the Alien franchise, bringing a new twist to the world of Xenomorphs and exploring new corners of the story's narrative.
The Prometheus 5 formula in Alien: Romulus has strong connections to the 2012 film "Prometheus," also set within the Alien franchise. This formula is a further development of the black goo featured in that prequel. While "Prometheus" depicted the potential dangers of that substance, "Alien: Romulus" continues the narrative, demonstrating how that dangerous material evolves over time.