SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending of “Alien Romulus,” now playing in theaters. Fede Álvarez might have just delivered one of the wildest endings of the year ...

“I’m afraid I have a new directive. To do what’s best for the company.” After decades of weak sequels and sub-par writing, the “Alien” franchise came back swinging in 2024 with “Alien: Romulus,” ...