Engineers in ALIEN Romulus - Prometheus Connection Explained

Engineers in Alien Romulus

In this video, we will be discussing two really exciting details from the Alien Romulus trailer that suggest the involvement of Engineers or Space Jockeys in the plot. I already have broken down the entire trailer in my other video, so definitely check it out if you haven't seen it yet.
But upon further analysis of the trailer, I discovered two additional significant details. The first directly references David, suggesting that he completed his Xenomorph design, culminating in an Alien queen. And the second detail indicates some form of direct involvement of the Engineers in the plot.
On the surface the trailer suggests that Alien Romulus is a soft reboot situated in the Alien timeline but seemingly unconnected to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, however these details indicate the complete opposite.
Let's start with the connection to David's storyline, followed by the detail that points the presence of the Engineers in the film.

[kylealmorabi]

I know im in the minority, but I really like Prometheus and Covenant. Yes there are plot holes. Yes there's a lot of questions. But they're both beautiful films and important to the over all story. Im so looking forward to Romulus. I have a feeling they're going to nail it. Fede seems to really appreciate the franchise and seems to be a true fan, so one would think he knows what the true fans want to see in a new Alien film, and i really hope he delivers. The trailer was absolutely perfect and looked like they're off to a good start. Will def be in theaters seeing this night 1. By far my most anticipated film of the year

[MattePurple]

Prometheus is one of my favorite movies, but not as part of the whole xenomorph lore. I was really fascinated by the engineers--the idea of seeding our worlds and our search for a creator. I hope they continue to touch on that.

[PRWarrior]

We need a film where they go to the Engineers true homeworld. Engineers in Alien Covenant are not our Engineers

[Glocktologist]

Given the quality and coherence of movies these days, the explanation for the blue mist could be as simple as ”we thought it looked cool in Alien so we put it in this movie as well, something for the fans to notice” without any consideration to if it makes sense inside the world of these movies.

[lasgoamnesia]

I dream one day of seeing an alien movie that covers in extreme detail the time between Dr. Shaw rescuing David and Dr. Shaw dying.

[ziko]

To me it seems more and more that David is trying to recreate the Xenomorphs but he is NOT the original creator of them. Neither are the Engineers. They were also trying to recreate the Xenomorph or Deacon. But the origin of them is still more ancient than we realize

[Noddyunplugged]

The ‘wolf’ on the door, is related to Romulus and Remus (the two children under the wolf in the very same image - that same image is a very famous historical image taken from the story of Romulus and Remus). Also if a theory only links the new movie to the Prometheus story arc via a deleted scene then surely - straight off the bat - the theory is moot, because quite simply a deleted scene cannot be considered canon ….because it was deleted from the final presentation. Therefore, it didn’t happen.

[SuperToughnut]

Prometheus was going in an interesting direction. Then they gave up on that and ruined the entire anthology retrospectively.

[ElliotCole]

I just want to see a film focusing on the engineers, I hate the alien bursting out of stomach nonsense. it's boring and overdone. If those who want to see a more engineer focused film are in the minority then we have no chance. and it's worrying that we who like the more intriguing in depth story line are in the minority, and the majority like stupid alien coming out of stomach blah blah blah.

[baki]

Great video. But. I really don’t get the hate for Prometheus. I thought it was a magnificent work of art. And I love the idea of these engineers and how they seed planets for whatever reason. And I absolutely love the idea of man’s great achievement’David’ developing a God complex. I think it’s great. lol. Anyway love the channel bro.

[curtcoeurdelion]

The whole David Creator plotline really is one, if not the, biggest let down in Ridley Scott‘s career. It has robbed the Alien franchise of its biggest mystique. So sad.

[spacepope]

Ridley NEEDS to relase Directors cut of Prometheous & Covenant.

FOX kept pressing him after the home relase of Prometheous but he never got around to it.

[VonPetters]

Damn I hope you're right man. Ridley Scott supposedly said that Romulus was "bloody brilliant" and given that he always complained that other Alien movies didn't explore the space jockey and origins of alien, I take it as another hint that Prometheus and Covenant aren't completely retconned in this

[anon_laughing_man]

David is Dr. Frankenstein. Man creates it's own worst nightmares.

[darhammora]

David was going to Origae-6, not the Engineer home world, the Engineer home world as stands now in the story is Planet-4, it could be rectified later though

[thegoodthebadandtheugly]

I watched it today. It’s a great movie. Everyone should go and see it in the cinema. It is a very nice balance between Prometheus, Covenant and the original first movie. It is very much a true follower of the original movie.

[amywilder]

As soon as I finished watching this video I had opened my email and found my download for the Aliens Expanded documentary ❤ anticipating any videos you may post about it!

[forgedabstract]

Wow just finished Romulus and stumbled on upon your video looking for someone who could connect the events of that movie to the Engineers and the black goo and DAMN you were absolutely spot on with your theories! Keen for an update. I’m particularly interested in your thoughts about the Engineer-like creature that one of the characters gave birth to. I think David or the Wolf Lab researchers were trying to perfect an Engineer

[Ghosthound_X]

KROFT! one of my top favorite Alien Channels

[angelchayne]

Thank you for another awesome video Kroft!