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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Alien: Romulus<\/em><\/strong> is a hit!<\/p>\n The latest installment in the classic franchise landed at No. 1 in its opening weekend at the box office<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The movie topped the domestic weekend chart with $45.1 million<\/strong>, well ahead of a projected debut in the upper $20 million range, marking second-best opening of the franchise, not adjusted for inflation, via THR<\/a>.<\/p>\n The movie commands a 82% Fresh rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and received a B+ CinemaScore, which is nearly the best in the franchise.<\/p>\n Overseas, the movie similarly opened to a better-than-expected $66.7 million for worldwide start of $108.2 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The eighth installment in the Alien<\/em> franchise is set between the events of 1979\u2032s Alien<\/em> and 1986\u2032s Aliens<\/em>. It tells the story of young colonists who come across a derelict space station and encounter the horror of the alien creature.<\/p>\n Find out if you should stay seated for an end credits scene or not.<\/a><\/p>\n