Disney/20th Century’s “Alien: Romulus” is off to a good start at the box office, winning over longtime fans and earning an industry estimated $41 million opening weekend from 3,885 theaters after an $18 million opening day.
Set between the original “Alien” and its 1986 sequel “Aliens,” Fede Alvarez’s “Romulus” is getting positive reception from critics and audiences alike, earning Rotten Tomatoes scores of 81% and 87% from those respective groups while earning a B+ on CinemaScore. That’s a solid grade for a gory R-rated horror film that could give it a chance to leg out against its $80 million budget before marketing costs.