In a celebration befitting one of sci-fi’s most iconic horror sagas, Alien Day 2025 delivers more than just fanfare—it delivers sound. Specifically, the next-level, atmospheric sound of Benjamin Wallfisch’s complete score for Alien: Romulus, now available on limited-edition vinyl and CD in exclusive physical releases that are as collectible as they are haunting.
Alien Day Continues to Elevate the Franchise With Unique Collectibles
April 26—also known as Alien Day—has evolved into a cultural holiday for fans of the Xenomorph mythos. Named after the LV-426 colony from James Cameron’s legendary Aliens, the unofficial holiday has seen everything from Reebok’s “stomper” sneakers to high-profile brand collaborations. This year, the celebration takes a sonic turn.
In partnership with Hollywood Records, 20th Century Studios, and collectibles company Mutant, two exclusive releases are dropping to mark the occasion: The Romulus Suite EP on colored vinyl, and the first-ever CD release of the full Alien: Romulus score. Both are available for pre-order now through Mutant’s webstore, giving fans a new way to experience the terror and beauty of the Alien universe.
Benjamin Wallfisch’s Score Unlocks New Emotional Depths in Alien: Romulus
Composer Benjamin Wallfisch, who has become a go-to for genre-defining soundscapes with work on Blade Runner 2049 and It, crafted a nearly 15-minute suite of themes during his initial scoring sessions for Romulus. Though this suite was trimmed for the film’s closing credits, the new EP reconstructs it in full—and adds six never-before-heard tracks from the movie’s sound design vault.
The result is a musical experience that stands on its own, echoing the atmosphere of claustrophobic dread and primal awe that defines the Alien franchise. Tracks like “Lockdown”, “The Hive”, and “I Have A New Directive” don’t just evoke scenes from the film—theyimmerse listeners in the emotional and existential battles raging beneath the surface of the Xenomorph conflict.
The Romulus Suite EP Turns Vinyl Into a Portal to the Alien Universe
Pressed on “acid blood”-colored 140 gram vinyl and packaged in a screen-printed clear poly sleeve, The Romulus Suite EP isn’t just a soundtrack—it’s an artifact. The visual design, created by artist Kilian Eng, complements the audio perfectly, channeling the bio-mechanical elegance of H.R. Giger’s original designs through a modern, neon-tinged lens.
Side One features the epic Romulus Suite itself, a 13-minute-plus odyssey of sound that weaves tension, sorrow, and triumph into a single thematic thread. Side Two delivers the bonus tracks, each one a vignette of mood and moment from the film, now freed from the constraints of runtime and narrative pacing.
Full Score CD Release Includes All Cues for the First Time Ever
For those who want the complete auditory journey, the new CD release offers the full score as it was meant to be heard. This is the first time Wallfisch’s entire Alien: Romulus composition has been made available, including 20 tracks that span the film’s emotional spectrum—from the eerie calm of “The Chrysalis” to the heart-pounding chaos of “Elevator Shaft Attack”.
Highlights like “Entering Nostromo” pay homage to the original Alien trilogy, while tracks such as “He’s Glitchy” and “Prometheus Fire” tie into the broader legacy of the franchise, subtly connecting Romulus to the mythos of Prometheus and Covenant. It’s a score that not only supports the film, but enriches the entire Alien continuum.
More Than Merchandise: A New Chapter in Alien Fandom
What makes these releases truly special isn’t just their exclusivity or aesthetic appeal—it’s how they continue the tradition of Alien as a multisensory experience. From sound design to score, from Giger’s visuals to Cameron’s storytelling, Alien has always been about atmosphere. And now, with these new physical releases, fans have a new way to step back into that atmosphere anytime they want.
Whether you’re a die-hard xeno hunter or a newcomer drawn in by the recent momentum of the franchise, The Romulus Suite EP and full score CD are more than collectibles—they’re a reminder that Alien isn’t just alive in theaters; it’s alive in our imaginations. And on Alien Day, that’s more than enough.