---
title: "Alien: Covenant"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alien-covenant-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 126889
imdb_id: "tt2316204"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 9515
content_rating: "R"
---

# Alien: Covenant (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alien-covenant-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Alien: Covenant is a science fiction horror movie. The movie follows the crew of a colony ship as they travel to a remote planet. Upon arrival, the crew discovers what they believe to be an uncharted paradise, but it is actually a dark and dangerous world. The crew's journey is a search for a new home, but their discovery leads to unexpected consequences. The movie is a sequel to the 2012 film Prometheus, continuing the story of the characters introduced in that film. The film explores themes of creation, humanity, and the dangers of playing with forces beyond human control.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A colony ship crew discovers a dark, dangerous world instead of the paradise they expected."

### Why Watch
- intense survival sequences
- visually striking landscapes

### Caveats & Content Note
- bleak narrative tone
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense sequences of science fiction violence and creature-based horror.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, ominous, atmospheric, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ridley Scott
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions, Scott Free Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Fassbender** as *David / Walter*
- **Katherine Waterston** as *Daniels*
- **Billy Crudup** as *Oram*
- **Danny McBride** as *Tennessee*
- **Demián Bichir** as *Lope*
- **Carmen Ejogo** as *Karine*
- **Jussie Smollett** as *Ricks*
- **Callie Hernandez** as *Upworth*
- **Amy Seimetz** as *Faris*
- **Nathaniel Dean** as *Hallett*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the mission of the Covenant?
The crew is traveling to a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy to establish a colony.

### Q: Is the planet a safe destination?
The crew believes they have found an uncharted paradise, but the world proves to be dark and dangerous.

### Q: What genre is this film?
It is a science fiction film featuring elements of horror.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set on a colony ship and on a remote planet in deep space.

### Q: Does the crew reach their intended destination?
The crew encounters an unexpected world that deviates from their original mission plans.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alien: Covenant — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/126889)
- [Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The Crossing (Video 2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6878760)
- [Alien: Covenant movie review & film summary (2017) | Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/alien-covenant-2017)

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