Prometheus 3 (2025) continues the gripping saga of humanity’s origins and the existential threats posed by the Engineers and their creations. Picking up after the events of Alien: Covenant, the film follows Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) as she embarks on a perilous journey to the Engineer homeworld, seeking answers about the origins of humanity and the fate of the crew from the previous films.
As Shaw arrives on the desolate planet, she discovers a hidden facility where the Engineers conducted experiments on human DNA, revealing their dark intentions to create a new species. However, she soon encounters a new breed of xenomorphs, more intelligent and deadly than ever, which have escaped from containment. Shaw must navigate the treacherous landscape, forming uneasy alliances with surviving Engineers who are divided over their creators’ actions.
The climax of the film features a thrilling confrontation between Shaw and the xenomorphs, leading to shocking revelations about the connection between humans and the Engineers. The production budget for Prometheus 3 is estimated at $150 million, reflecting its high-quality visual effects and ambitious storytelling. Given the franchise’s history, with the previous films grossing over $400 million combined, the third installment is expected to significantly enhance the overall net worth of the Alien franchise through box office success and merchandise sales.
