Alien: Romulus, a critical and box office success, has already greenlit a sequel. However, one element consistently criticized was the CGI depiction of Ian Holm.
Holm, who passed away in 2020, famously portrayed the android Ash in Ridley Scott's Alien. His controversial CGI return in Alien: Romulus drew widespread criticism for being distracting and unrealistic, prompting a popular fan edit to entirely remove his character.
Director Fede Alvarez addressed the issue, stating in an Empire interview that post-production time constraints hindered achieving optimal results. He acknowledged dissatisfaction with certain shots where CGI intervention was noticeable.
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For the home release, Alvarez implemented improvements, emphasizing practical puppetry over CGI. While some improvement is noted, many viewers still find Holm's appearance distracting, with some questioning the necessity of his inclusion.
Reddit discussions highlight this mixed reception. Comments range from noting a slight improvement but persisting uncanniness to outright condemnation of the decision to digitally recreate Holm. The consensus points to the initial CGI work being fundamentally flawed, limiting the effectiveness of subsequent enhancements.
Despite the CGI controversy, Alien: Romulus significantly boosted the franchise, grossing $350 million globally. 20th Century Studios has confirmed development of Alien: Romulus 2, with Alvarez potentially returning to direct.
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