Romulus sequel is still on director Fede Álvarez's to-do list, but the filmmaker wants a second film to meet a certain standard.

Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez shares an update on a possible sequel to the movie, indicating that audiences may have to wait a while before seeing a follow-up. The filmmaker said that while he and 20th Century Studios are interested in going back to the Alien franchise,

Fans have excellent advice for Fede Álvarez if he wants to guarantee the sequel of Alien: Romulus reaches unparalleled success. No call-backs.

Alien: Romulus hit theaters this summer and became an instant hit among audiences and critics who rated it one of the highest in the franchise on Rotten Tomatoes. Following Cailee Spaeny as Rain, joined by fellow cast members David Jonsson,

Made on a production budget of $80 Million, Romulus grossed more than $350 million worldwide. Director Alvarez has now become one of the most anticipated names in the genre, having already helmed films like Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe.