As anticipation builds for Fede Alvarez’s latest venture into the Alien universe, “Alien: Romulus,” Total Film has provided a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming sci-fi horror.

In a recent update, the magazine, via Games Radar, unveiled a striking new image featuring Cailee Spaeny in the role of heroine Rain Carradine. Alongside this visual treat, Total Film offered insight into the film’s development.

According to Total Film, legendary Aliens director James Cameron played a pivotal role in shaping the script, engaging in extensive consultations with Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues. Alvarez hinted at the film’s dual influences, drawing from the atmospheric tension of “Alien” while seamlessly transitioning into the action-packed spirit of “Aliens.”

Alvarez teased, “The environments, and the pace of it as well – it’s more similar to Alien for quite a bit. And then gradually – you won’t even know – you feel like it’s more Aliens. It’s a natural progression, and it happens effortlessly.”

The official plot synopsis for “Alien: Romulus” unveils a thrilling premise: “While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.”

Leading the cast is Cailee Spaeny, known for her roles in “The Craft: Legacy” and “Pacific Rim Uprising,” alongside Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu.

Set between the events of the first two films, “Alien: Romulus” promises to be a standalone adventure, focusing on a group of young pioneers navigating a distant world. With Alvarez and Sayagues at the helm, and Ridley Scott serving as producer, “Alien: Romulus” marks a thrilling new chapter in the iconic franchise, now under the Disney banner.