Alien: Romulus is getting a VHS release

A limited edition, “fully functioning VHS tape” of Alien: Romulus will release alongside other physical formats to celebrate the franchise’s 45th anniversary.

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By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. It’s time to dust off your VCR and clean the heads because Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS as a limited edition on December 3rd alongside the other physical releases, director Fede Álvarez announced during “a special Beyond Fest-partnered screening” in Los Angeles yesterday. The “fully functioning VHS tape” is meant to celebrate 45 years since the Alien franchise first (chest) burst into theaters, 20th Century Studios wrote in a release emailed to The Verge. It’ll present the movie, appropriately, in a 4:3 aspect ratio (hopefully with well-done pan-and-scan). It also comes in a slick vintage-style sleeve. The art for the box comes from Matt Ferguson, whose other work you can see on his website. A few weeks ago, he posted a wider version of the same image as a poster, which I now desperately want on my wall. I’ve embedded that below for your viewing pleasure. 20th Century Studios hasn’t said how many copies of the tape will be available, nor has it provided pricing for the collectible. If you don’t want to wait for the VHS or the other physical releases, though, you can already buy a digital license of Alien: Romulus on a streaming storefront near you. / Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly. The Verge is a vox media network © 2024 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved

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