Ridley Scott Confirms Alien: Covenant Sequel in the Works with Michael Fassbender

Ridley Scott is developing a sequel to Alien: Covenant, with Michael Fassbender set to return. Here's what we know so far.

Are you ready to dive back into the terrifying world of Xenomorphs? Well, grab your pulse rifle because Ridley Scott isn't done with the Alien franchise just yet. The legendary director has confirmed that he's actively developing a sequel to 2017's Alien: Covenant, and yes, Michael Fassbender is on board.

In a recent interview, Scott revealed that he's been working on the script for the next installment, and he's got Fassbender in mind to reprise his role as the synthetic android David (and maybe Walter too, if we're lucky). While plot details are still under wraps, the fact that Scott is personally involved should get any Alien fan's heart racing.

For those who need a refresher, Alien: Covenant followed the crew of the colony ship Covenant as they investigated a mysterious signal on a remote planet. There, they encountered David, the surviving android from Prometheus, who had been experimenting with the black goo to create new life forms—with terrifying results. The film ended on a chilling note, with David impersonating Walter and taking control of the Covenant, leaving plenty of threads for a sequel to pull.

Scott has been vocal about his vision for the prequel series, which he originally envisioned as a trilogy bridging the gap to the original 1979 Alien. With Prometheus and Covenant, he's explored the origins of the Xenomorphs and the philosophical questions about creation and humanity. A sequel would likely continue that exploration, potentially answering some of the burning questions fans have been asking since 2017.

Of course, this isn't the first time we've heard about a potential sequel. Back in 2017, Scott mentioned he had ideas for multiple films, and rumors have swirled over the years. But now, with the director confirming development, it feels more real than ever. The big question is: when will we actually see it? Given Scott's busy schedule—he's got a ton of projects in the pipeline—it might be a while. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right?

In the meantime, there's also the upcoming Alien TV series for FX, which is set in the same universe but on Earth. So if you're craving more Alien content, that should tide you over. But for now, let's bask in the excitement of knowing that Ridley Scott and Michael Fassbender are reuniting for what could be an epic continuation of the Covenant saga.

Are you pumped for an Alien: Covenant sequel? What do you hope to see in the next chapter? Let us know in the comments!