Alien: Covenant is a 2017 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, and Michael Fassbender. The film is the sequel to Prometheus (2012) and the sixth installment in the Alien franchise.
Some people may be interested in this film because of its connection to the previous films in the series. Others may be interested because of its connection to Ridley Scott, who also directed Alien (1979).