A new film in the Alien franchise has arrived just in time for spooky season. Sci-fi movie marathon, anyone? Unlike many ...

After all those hit-and-miss “Alien” sequels, it’s comforting to see “Alien: Romulus,” a sturdy entry in the canon that reminds us of a day when summer films were reliable tent poles.

Before you get wrapped up in the new “Alien” television series (yup, it’s coming in 2025), you might want to peek at “Alien: Romulus,” a fascinating look at events around the time of the original film ...