After decades of speculation and subtle nods across multiple media, the dream—or some might say the inevitable—of an Alien vs. Predator cinematic reunion may be closer than ever. The latest buzz swirling around Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus sequel isn’t just about continuing the terrifying Xenomorph saga; it’s about bringing in the legendary Predator to the mix. And if these rumors hold any weight, we may be on the brink of a genre-shaking crossover that's finally living up to fan expectations in the most organic way possible.

Alien: Romulus director teases uncharted waters with a Predator twist

Álvarez, who masterfully re-energized the Alien franchise with Romulus, is already penning the follow-up with co-writer Rodo Sayagues. In interviews, he’s been deliberately coy but clearly excited about the direction the sequel will take. The key? It won’t just build on the horror and mythology of Romulus; it will plunge into entirely new territory for the franchise.

“We’ve almost checked all of the boxes of things that I want to see,” Álvarez said. “Wherever we go now, we can go into uncharted waters.”

That next step, according to insider Jeff Sneider, may include the arrival of a Predator. Whether the alien hunter plays a central role or simply makes a teaser cameo, the implication is huge: the Alien and Predator universes might not only be colliding again but doing so through stories and characters fans actually care about.

Cailee Spaeny’s Rain and Andy may lead us to a new genre fusion

The ending of Romulus left audiences with human survivor Rain Carradine (Cailee Spaeny) and her android brother Andy (David Jonsson) heading into cryo-sleep en route to Yvaga III. Álvarez has promised the sequel will follow these familiar faces, taking them—and us—to a part of the Alien mythos that’s never been explored on film.

“I think it’ll be so exciting to go with characters you know from this movie, to a place in the Alien franchise that we’ve never been before,” Álvarez said. “...and to discover things that you’ve never seen before.”

And what better way to explore the unknown than with a Predator in the mix? The presence of the Yautja could elevate the threat level exponentially, adding a new layer of complexity to the survival horror that Romulus so effectively reignited.

Alien: Romulus and Predator: Badlands directors envision a creative crossover dream team

Álvarez’s mention of possibly co-directing an Alien vs. Predator film with Dan Trachtenberg—who helmed the critically acclaimed Predator: Prey—is nothing short of inspired. The two directors, both rejuvenating their respective franchises under Disney’s 20th Century banner, seem to share a vision for how these iconic creatures should clash: not as gimmicks, but as elements of a story that earns their presence.

“Maybe we should do like Tarantino and Rodriguez did with From Dusk Till Dawn,” Álvarez joked. “I’ll direct a half, and he’ll direct another half.”

It’s a concept that excites fans not just for the potential action, but for the storytelling possibilities. Imagine Álvarez’s gritty, claustrophobic Alien atmosphere combined with Trachtenberg’s primal, instinct-driven approach to the Predator hunts. This isn’t just fan service—it’s a next-level collaboration that could redefine both franchises.

Why now is the perfect time for an Alien vs. Predator rebirth

The early 2000s AvP films may have planted the seeds, but they never quite blossomed into the mythology fans hoped for. Now, with the likes of Predator: Badlands and Alien: Romulus giving the franchises a second life, the ingredients are finally in place for a meaningful crossover. Forbes’ recent interview with Paul W.S. Anderson—who directed the original AvP—only adds to the optimism. Anderson described his original films as loving tributes to both creatures and expressed hope that future AvP projects will “just have fun with it.”

And that’s exactly what Álvarez and Trachtenberg seem to be aiming for.

This may be more than a cameo—it could be the start of a new mythology

Even if the Predator’s appearance in the Romulus sequel is brief, its implications are massive. With Weyland-Yutani already teasing its involvement in Predator: Badlands through an Alien Easter egg, the studios are clearly laying the groundwork for something bigger. A shared universe? An IP-verse à la MonsterVerse? It’s all on the table now.

What matters most is that these stories are being driven by creators who understand what makes Alien and Predator work: atmosphere, tension, mythology, and above all, character. Álvarez’s Romulus wasn’t just another horror sci-fi film—it was a return to form, a reinvention. Adding a Predator into the mix may be the next evolution these franchises have been waiting for.

And this time, it looks like they’re not just fighting each other—they’re evolving.