10 Horror Franchises Set For A Huge 2025

7. Alien

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Much like Halloween, the Alien franchise is heading to the small screen. But whereas there's a little bit of uncertainty over whether the Halloween series will actually premiere by the time 2025 is out, Alien: Earth has been 100% confirmed to arrive at some point in the summer.

As one would guess, the series will be set on Earth, serving as a prequel two years before the events of Ridley Scott's iconic Alien. Here, we have a group of soldiers sent to investigate a strange otherworldly vessel that's crashlanded on Earth. Of course, this group soon realise they've maybe bitten off more than they could chew. Plus, Timothy Olyphant is part of the cast, so that should immediately put Alien: Earth on your radar.

Where the big screen is concerned, Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez has said how all parties are keen to do a Romulus sequel, but that they first need to get a worthwhile story rather than just putting out a sequel for the sake of a sequel. Alvarez has also noted how he'd have some interest in a third Alien vs. Predator movie, should that be something on the table.

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