Cailee Spaeny flaunts her incredible figure in a racy sheer gown as she leads the stars at UK premiere of Alien: Romulus – after critics praised sci-fi franchise’s ‘crazy new direction’

Cailee Spaeny looked sensational as she walked the red carpet at the UK premiere of Alien: Romulus in London’s Leicester Square on Monday – 44 years after the iconic original.

The 26-year-old actress, who plays Rain Carradine in the highly anticipated sci-fi film, showed off her stunning figure in a racy, sheer black dress.

Cailee’s backless gown featured strategically placed black leather fringe to maintain her modesty and a daring slit that reached up to her thighs.

She combed back her brunette locks and completed the look with strappy heels and a pair of statement diamond earrings.

Cailee was reunited with her costars and a host of famous faces on the red carpet ahead of the screening.

The actress, who plays Rain Carradine in the highly anticipated sci-fi film, showed off her stunning figure in a racy, sheer black dress

Braving the humid August weather, Ashley Roberts made an awkward fashion blunder when she struggled to keep cool in her tight gray dress.

As the 42-year-old TV personality posed for her snaps, her armpits noticeably began to sweat due to the humid weather.

However, Ashley brushed off the blunder as she exuded confidence in her striking gray dress, paired with silver heels and a white clutch.

Set between the original 1979 classic Alien and its 1986 sequel Aliens, the film tells an entirely new story within the franchise.

While full reviews aren’t in yet, reactions from various critics are pouring in on social media at X (formerly Twitter).

Many of them praise the film by writer-director Fede Alvarez (remake of Evil Dead) and emphasize that the film is not full of ‘fan service’, like many new franchise films.

One critic – Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter – even claimed that the film takes the 40-year-old franchise “in a crazy new direction.”

“Alien: Romulus: Has all the great hallmarks of what you’d expect from an Alien movie, but never feels like it’s capitalizing on nostalgia or fanservice… and even goes in a crazy new direction. Fede Alvarez and the cast just gave birth to the best movie of the summer,” Kit tweeted after attending the film’s premiere.

Cailee’s backless dress featured strategically placed black leather fringe to maintain her modesty, as well as a cheeky thigh-high slit

She combed her brunette locks back into a chic bun

Cailee skipped the necklace and instead opted for a pair of statement diamond earrings

Cailee reunites with co-stars (L-R) Archie Renaux and Spike Fearn who were both dressed to impress

She flashed a wide smile as she shared a hug with handsome Archie, who plays her on-screen boyfriend Tyler

The trio was also joined by the film’s director, Fede Alvarez (far right)

Ashley Roberts, 42, made an awkward fashion blunder as she struggled to keep cool in her tight gray dress while battling the humid August weather

As the TV personality posed for her snaps, her armpits became noticeably sweaty due to the humid weather

Still, Ashley brushed off the blunder as she exuded confidence in her striking gray dress, paired with silver strappy heels and a white clutch.

Junior Andre, 19, made his red carpet debut with his gorgeous girlfriend Jasmine Orr, 23

The couple, who went Instagram official in June, wore stylish black ensembles

Jess Impiazzi left little to the imagination in a very scantily sequined dress with cutouts and a daring slit

The TV personality exuded confidence as she walked the red carpet

Set between the original 1979 classic Alien and its 1986 sequel Aliens, the film tells an entirely new story within the franchise

Variety’s Jazz Tangcay added: ‘#AlienRomulus The b***h is back. Was skeptical going in but this is easily one of the better films in the franchise.’

Fede Álvarez does not disappoint. Great sound design and world-building. The practical effects are so good that the film gave me nightmares,’ she added.

Richard Fink of MovieWeb tweeted: ‘I absolutely loved #AlienRomulus! It’s a bloody monster movie with some really inventive sets. Act 3 had me gasping in horror.’

The trailer for Alien: Romulus opens with a spaceship flying towards a space station, with occasional glimpses of the seemingly abandoned space station.

The opening scenes are strongly reminiscent of the opening moments of Ridley Scott’s original Alien.

As the camera pans through the space station, we faintly hear people talking… as the conversations become more intense.

Then the camera zooms in on some kind of capsule covered in blood. We hear a woman screaming.

We hear a male voice say, “Run,” as we see the iconic Facehugger creatures from the original chasing after a character.

Richard Blackwood looked cool in a satin bomber jacket and jeans

Bridgerton’s Sam Phillips looked handsome in a brown double-breasted suit

Actor David Harewood (L) joined comedian Leigh Francis (R)

George Robinson of Sex Education opted for a green shirt and a casual suede jacket

Olympian Noah Williams proudly showed off his medals

Influencer Mason Blake turned heads in an all-black ensemble

There are also several shots of people walking or running, but their faces are only seen briefly.

Finally, we get a better look at Andy, Kay, and Rain, and another shot of a Facehugger finding a new victim.

The final shot shows Rain up close, intently surveying her surroundings with a massive gun. As she looks up, the iconic Xenomorph spreads its jaws open.

In a new interview with Variety, director Fede provided more insight into the highly anticipated film, including exactly when the film is set in the 57 years between Alien and Aliens.