20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for “Alien: Romulus,” the upcoming science fiction film in the long-running “Alien” franchise. It is set for a theatrical release on Aug. 16.

The Fede Alvarez film, which hails from executive producer Ridley Scott, hits theaters this summer. Disney’s distribution chief Tony Chambers embraced the R-rated nature of “Deadpool & Wolverine” and ...