Alien: Covenant

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Alien: Covenant

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2017

2h 2m

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Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, members (Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup) of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think to be an uncharted paradise. While there, they meet David (Michael Fassbender), the synthetic survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. The mysterious world soon turns dark and dangerous when a hostile alien life-form forces the crew into a deadly fight for survival.

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Alien: Covenant delivers another satisfying round of close-quarters deep-space terror, even if it doesn't take the saga in any new directions.

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Karen Han

Slashfilm

Even if the twists and turns in the plot aren't too hard to see coming, there's a distinct joy that [Ridley] Scott takes in setting up and setting off each of those traps.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 8, 2017

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

Covenant works best when it's honoring Alien and massively fails when it hearkens back to Prometheus.

Nov 20, 2017

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

There's an air of mystery to Alien: Covenant that the movie can't live up to, because for all its interest in what it all means, it has relatively little to show for all that idle questioning.

Aug 10, 2017

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Leandro Ariel Porcelli

Naranjita Cine

It has it's issues, but Ridley's big ideas mixed with some risky creative choices end up building a couple of really interesting moments in what could have been an otherwise worthless endeavor. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Aug 7, 2025

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

Alien: Covenant aims for two birds with one stone and grazes both; perhaps actually striking one might have been better.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 6, 2025

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[The] story falls flat as [Alien: Covenant] cares more about exploring the familiar been-there, done-that territory rather than continuing to embrace the philosophical storytelling approach seen in Prometheus.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 15, 2024

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Jack F

When I first watched it, I was on the edge of my seat. This is one of my favorite Alien movies. Man that alien design is soooo cool!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/25

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Stathis K

Story: 8/10 – A blend of horror and sci-fi action that continues the Prometheus storyline. The film explores creation, morality, and the origins of the xenomorphs, though some plot points feel familiar to Alien. Visuals / Atmosphere: 9.5/10 – Ridley Scott delivers stunning, eerie alien landscapes and breathtaking ship designs. The cinematography captures isolation and dread perfectly. Action / Suspense: 8.5/10 – Tense alien encounters and horrifying set pieces keep the suspense high, with some inventive kills and creature design. Soundtrack / Sound Design: 8.5/10 – Jed Kurzel’s score and atmospheric sound design heighten tension and unease throughout the film. Performances: 8.5/10 – Michael Fassbender delivers a standout dual performance as David and Walter. Katherine Waterston and the ensemble add depth to their roles. Overall: 8.7/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/25

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Rock L

Why call it alien at all? its obviously prometheus 2. i wouldnt want to see prometheus without watching this. idk why people liked prometheus. i didnt like either of these two movies. i love alien and predator movies though. idk how these movies can be taken serious if all they do is b-horror movie movie. gee i wonder who dies first?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/16/25

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Kieran F

Moves away from the frustrating philosophy of Prometheus back to an alien movie as we know it but it's messy, too long, forgetful and dull. This is the movie that started the trend of the alien growing from a baby to a full adult in 15 minutes, a trend that has continued to this day and is very stupid and annoying

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/14/25

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Chris D.

Well-directed with some great scenes. It’s hampered a little by some unbelievable moments and a bold revelation that many fans disliked. I personally don’t mind this reveal and I desperately want the cliffhanger ending resolved, so I’m giving this an extra star.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Enrique C.

This movie to me is just a better version of Prometheus. Only by a sliver though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Synopsis

Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, members (Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup) of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think to be an uncharted paradise. While there, they meet David (Michael Fassbender), the synthetic survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. The mysterious world soon turns dark and dangerous when a hostile alien life-form forces the crew into a deadly fight for survival.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam, Michael Schaefer, David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter: John Logan, Dante Harper
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Brandywine Productions, Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Images|Sci-Fi Violence|Some Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.2M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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