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Weyland-Yutani is sending its latest batch of unsuspecting spacefarers toward certain doom, and we couldn't be more excited. After a seven-year absence, the Alien franchise is back in theaters with its latest entry, Romulus. And to ensure that you're more prepared to encounter the xenomorph than the characters in this movie, we've put together little checklist, ensuring you can get ready for Alien: Romulus with Popverse.

Fasten your spacebelts and dive in.

Which movies do you need to see before Alien: Romulus?

Here's the great news, gang. You don't need to see any Alien movies to fully enjoy the most recent one. Director Fede Álvarez, who horror fans know from Don't Breath and the Evil Dead remake, told us as much at San Diego Comic Con 2024. Still, there are plenty of movies you can watch ahead of Romulus - I've lsted them in order of release right here.

• Alien (1979)
• Aliens (1986)
• Alien³ (1992)
• Alien Resurrection (1997)
• Alien vs. Predator (2004)
• Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
• Prometheus (2012)
• Alien: Covenant (2017)
• Alien: Romulus (2024)

For more thorough instructions on bursting into the franchise, check out Popverse's Alien watch guide.

Where in the timeline is Alien: Romulus?

Romulus is set between the first two films, Alien and Aliens. Specifically, it's set n the year 2142 AD. To understand what's going on around that time, pull out your futuristic stethoscope and examiine Popverse's Alien timeline.

What is the Alien: Romulus runtime and Alien: Romulus rating?

Alien: Romulus is 1 hour and 59 minutes, and is rated R for for bloody violent content and language. Consider both these facts before taking the small-bladdered along to the film.

How is team Popverse preparing for the release of Alien: Romulus?

That's lovely of you to ask. Popverse's video producer Ashley Victoria Robinson and Staff Writer Grant DeArmtt had a whole conversation to answer just that question, and they got into what's exciting them about the film and even a few bits of lesser-known Alien trivia. Watch the video below to hear what they had to say.

Alien: Romulus is in theaters now.

If you love aliens bursting out of chests and hugging your face, then we have all you could want from  Popverse's Alien watch order, details on where Romulus fits into the Alien timeline, and all you need to know  on the upcoming Aliens TV show with Timothy Oliphant.