Ridley Scott recently stated that his Prometheus movies wouldn't link up with Alien for another two or three movies. But the titles of his Prometheus movies will get there a lot faster, as evidenced ...
The word "alien" is a big deal when talking about Prometheus and its potential sequel. Ridley Scott's film was, after all, a return to the universe he helped create in his defining 1979 film Alien.
Alien: Covenant was poised to be one of the biggest hits of the year, but ultimately wound up being a big disappointment at the box office. And, at very best, it was divisive among fans and critics.