After nearly a decade, Ridley Scott is returning to the Alien franchise with a contemporary take.

After a plague wipes out most of humanity, Jacob Elordi’s mechanic and Josh Brolin’s ex-Marine debate their different visions of survival in the director’s newest sci-fi story.

Mark L. Smith's screenplay made several noticeable changes to the story, some of which provide more action in the plot and propel the film forward.