New L’Ecran Fantastique Cover Shows More of the Alien: Romulus Xenomorph!

Posted July 09, 2024 6:34 PM RidgeTop 40 Comments

As the release of Alien: Romulus draws ever closer, we’re getting more and more production and promotional images for the film. Gracing the cover of French fantastic & sci-fi cinema magazine L’Ecran Fantastique is a new look at the Xenomorph featured in Alien: Romulus.

It’s our best look at the body of the Alien yet, as most shots we’ve seen in the trailers and other stills have been close ups. Check out the cover below!

It definitely looks like the design is finally back to leaning into the biomechanical look, and the posture featured here reminds us a bit of ‘Stompy’, the Xenomorph in Alien: Isolation.

We’ve also recently had some new looks of the Xenomorph on the covers of Fangoria and Cinema Teaser so check those out if you haven’t already!

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C3nobite
Posted Jul 11, 2024, 07:05:05 AM

Does the chest stick out so far due to healing that way after getting burst open from a harpoon? I do think some of the design elements bear a striking resemblance to Amilcar Fong's XM Studio's "Alien Warrior Hive" sculpture.
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Within the Stars
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 11:20:25 PM

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Was this guy molting into a warrior before his growth got interrupted? his head genuinely looks like a inbtw of both designs|=
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Immortan Jonesy
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 08:28:20 PM

I can't wait to see fanart of the new Alien
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cockroach
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 03:56:03 PM

Looks better when seeing all the details and seems less bulky.
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Censorious
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 02:09:03 PM

Just a friendly reminder that the "perfect organism" wouldn't be limited to plantigrady. Phylogenetically speaking, why would it be? A perfect organism/survivor should be able to occupy and thus adapt to a wide range of ecological niches.

More on foot postures here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377445/

Anyway, I LOVE the ACTUAL biomechanical elements going on here (FINALLY), the plugs around the knee especially. This is the closest to Giger's detailing since Big Chap. Mike is correct, this is like a beautiful merging of Japanese biomechanics and Giger. This is a beautiful and intimidating design (not "cartoonish" at all, Resurrection/AVP hold those honours).
Can't wait to see it in motion.
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SiL
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 09:01:47 AM

It looks quite cartoonish overall but I'll take it over AvPR.
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Immortan Jonesy
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 07:32:10 AM

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 09, 2024, 07:13:10 PMI think I'm in the minority but, I dig the big tendons.

Yeah me too.
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Sabres21768
Posted Jul 10, 2024, 12:36:16 AM

Damn, I am really loving this new design.
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Yuppers
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 10:22:54 PM

The mind and the spirit and a body I've never seen before. Buts its ok.
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426Buddy
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 09:37:40 PM

Its pretty different but I'm actually really digging the design.
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Citixeno
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 09:19:57 PM

I don't recall the middle clavicle area on any prior xenomorph extending outward so much. I kind of like it. I'm looking forward to this one.
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BigDaddyJohn
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:37:45 PM

This alien always seemed bulkier from the Spaeny shot in the trailer. For the feet I'm a plantigrade man myself, but I don't really mind digitgrade.
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Mike’s Monsters
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:35:17 PM

It's not exactly that, but yes, along those lines.
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Genosha175
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:33:43 PM

Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Jul 09, 2024, 08:28:06 PMI'd say this one was designed with Giger and Japanese Biomechanical Lovecraftian designs in mind. Think Guyver and stuff.

It sort of makes me think of the Japanese xeno statues like this maybe

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Mike’s Monsters
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:28:06 PM

I'd say this one was designed with Giger and Japanese Biomechanical Lovecraftian designs in mind. Think Guyver and stuff.
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BigChapismyBestFriend
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:25:31 PM

Quote from: Mike's Monsters on Jul 09, 2024, 08:21:44 PMQuite certain the Xeno here is just a render too. May be close to, but not entirely accurate the the physical props/animatronics/suit.

But also, every new Xenomorph has its own little physical characteristics. I can say this new one is more "muscular" and "beefier". More like a Japanese biomech design.
What? Also, I always wonder what people over in Japan interpret their own alien stories.
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Mike’s Monsters
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:21:44 PM

Quite certain the Xeno here is just a render too. May be close to, but not entirely accurate the the physical props/animatronics/suit.

But also, every new Xenomorph has its own little physical characteristics. I can say this new one is more "muscular" and "beefier". More like a Japanese biomech design.
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BigChapismyBestFriend
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 08:17:23 PM

Quote from: Mr. Damage on Jul 09, 2024, 07:49:14 PMWhat's wrong with his chest??? It's like there's a hernia or a female version of the Alien. (The queen has small hands there)
I'm pretty sure it would look better in the film, but I don't see anything bad from here
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GrimmVision
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:59:13 PM

While I don't mind digitigrade on the Aliens - Stompy looks great, I would love to eventually see a proper CGI plantigrade Alien in motion/running. Just to see if it moving at such a fast pace is as goofy as I'm thinking it would look. Isn't that why Creative Assembly made Stompy digitigrade in the first place? He looked like he couldn't get out of his own way or something?
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BigDaddyJohn
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:54:16 PM

The "reboot" thing is part of the magazine title, don't worry.
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Mr. Damage
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:49:14 PM

What's wrong with his chest??? It's like there's a hernia or a female version of the Alien. (The queen has small hands there)
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Mr. Joe
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:48:13 PM

Alien Romulus Reboot ? Alien Romulus takes place in 2142 between the events Alien and Aliens. Alien sequel and Aliens prequel
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Mike’s Monsters
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:36:38 PM

I've never had an issue with the digitigrade legs myself. When I was much younger the McFarlane Alien Warrior figure from Resurrection really sold me on that look for the legs.
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(Bad Blood)
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:29:52 PM

I personally liked the isolation leg design so am very glad to see a return to Digitigrade form. Overall would it not allow for a faster creature when running? It seems like a useful adaptation for a predator like the Alien.
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TheBATMAN
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:29:37 PM

I think the design change for Resurrection and the recycling of those molds for subsequent films to save money is the main culprit.
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razeak
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:23:57 PM

Interesting that Alien has moved so far away from biomechanical until now. Other production teams felt the need to add texture where it wasn't needed (Superman suits the past 20ish years) and removed texture that made something unique (Alien).

And boo and those damned legs.
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Mike’s Monsters
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:13:24 PM

The Xeno does have digitigrade legs in the film. And you see them a few times.
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Nightmare Asylum
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:13:10 PM

I think I'm in the minority but, I dig the big tendons.
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BigChapismyBestFriend
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 07:02:13 PM

OK, I might actually think it doesn't have digital leg because the feet are still off screen. It looks like it's standing on it, but it could've been standing on the wall. I'm just coping at this point
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TheDerelict
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:59:24 PM

It's beautiful 🥹
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Darwinsgirl
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:52:55 PM

I love it when the photo takes up the entire cover of the magazine.

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MATTHEW WARNEFORD
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:49:06 PM

Still not digging the blue stretchy bits on the jaw. Apart from that though, looks great.
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Coolertonic7
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:45:47 PM

It has six fingers!
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RidgeTop
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:40:05 PM

Looking good! I'm glad to see the biomechanical aesthetic make a return. Once again I've used Photoshop generative fill to remove the text. Here ya go. Keep in mind the AI bits where the text was may not be an accurate representation of the design in those areas.

https://i.imgur.com/67mGXyG.jpeg
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bulletproof2k
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 06:38:11 PM

Nice.
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BigDaddyJohn
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 04:00:56 PM

It confirms the apparently bigger ribcage.
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BigChapismyBestFriend
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 03:52:21 PM

Quote from: PAS on Jul 09, 2024, 03:32:54 PMyeah those are def stompy/dbd legs
And they're beautiful, goddamnit
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GrimmVision
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 03:45:51 PM

When I look at the new Alien design, I feel like it's some nightmarish amalgamation of both Giger's original Big Chap and Mike Worrall's concept art for the beast in Alien³. Beautiful and graceful yet sharp and brutal.

https://monsterlegacy.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/alien3conceptworrall.jpg
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Within the Stars
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 03:32:54 PM

yeah those are def stompy/dbd legs
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PortugueseXeno
Posted Jul 09, 2024, 03:21:22 PM

Quote from: GrimmVision on Jul 09, 2024, 03:07:37 PMAlien: Romulus is featured on the cover of French horror/cinema magazine L'Ecran Fantastique, providing a look at the new Alien design including its legs, hands, and barbed tail.

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https://i.imgur.com/UaeGnVG.jpeg
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That Xeno looks Fantastique indeed.
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