Romulus Director Temporarily Banned From Alien Subreddit

Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez was temporarily banned from the Alien subreddit, as he was briefly assumed to be somebody trying to impersonate him. The latest film in the franchise, Alien: Romulus has gotten positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, and is already performing incredibly well at the global box office. Many are hailing it as one of the best films in the franchise, just as good as the original and its sequel, Aliens. One key online location where the movie is being discussed now is r/LV426, the Alien subreddit.

Now, Álvarez has revealed that he was temporarily banned from the subreddit, the Alien: Romulus director informed that he was permanently banned for impersonating himself.

Later, Dennis_k_g offered an update to the situation in the form of a public comment from subreddit moderator Gregorwhat, admitting the mistake and the friendly conversation had with the director. The humorous situation ended up getting resolved over the course of an hour.

How Fede Álvarez Made Alien: Romulus The Third-Best In The Franchise

The Director Has A Clear Passion For The Film Series

The funny misunderstanding shows how greatly the director is revered among those in r/LV426, making sure no one tries to impersonate him, even if it means accidentally banning the real Álvarez from the subreddit. However, as reviews for Alien: Romulus have revealed, the movie is considered to be just behind the first two, going back to the franchise’s horror roots to craft a memorable sequence of scares. This makes it important to ensure the director isn’t being impersonated on central platforms where discussion about the film takes place.

Alien: Romulus also sports Easter eggs from across the franchise, making it a love letter to the series as a whole while also allowing it to stand on its own. The fact it can be viewed without having seen all the Alien movies, but also enhanced by having engaged more with the series, makes it a unique experience for different audiences. Having the director be part of the discussion on Reddit is just one extension of his love for the sci-fi franchise, showing how much he enjoys the ongoing conversations between fans.

For now, it’s unclear if Álvarez plans on revealing any vital information about Alien: Romulus on the subreddit, or if he’ll simply partake in some discussions surrounding the movie in general. However, the humorous incident shows just how dedicated fans are to make sure nobody tries pretending to be the director, even if it means accidentally banning the director himself. With his status on r/LV426 restored, it remains to be seen what he’ll say about the successful new installment in the sci-fi horror franchise.

Source: Fede Álvarez/Twitter; Dennis_k_g/Twitter

Alien: Romulus

3.5

Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.

Director

Fede Alvarez

Release Date

August 16, 2024

Studio(s)

Scott Free Productions , 20th Century

Distributor(s)

20th Century

Writers

Fede Alvarez , Rodo Sayagues , Dan O’Bannon , Ronald Shusett

Runtime

119 Minutes

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