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The Crossing

Short film

When does The Crossing take place?

The Crossing is a short film released in 2017. Its story takes place around 2094, about 1 year after Prometheus (2093) and about 10 years before Alien: Covenant (2104). In the Alien movies timeline, it comes after Prometheus (2093) and before Meet Walter (2103).

Description

'The Crossing', an official prologue short to Alien: Covenant, reveals what happened to crew members Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and the synthetic David after the events of Prometheus. Set aboard an abandoned Engineer vessel, Dr. Shaw repairs David as they continue their search for humanity's creators.

Directed by Ridley Scott, with Michael Fassbender and Noomi Rapace, it was first shot as a flashback for Alien: Covenant, then cut from the film and released on YouTube on April 26, 2017, for Alien Day. Its last scene, David's arrival above the Engineers' city, appears in the film.

Synopsis

Dr. Elizabeth Shaw repairs David on an abandoned Engineer vessel as they continue their search for humanity's creators.

Overview

In-Universe year : 2094 (approx)

Release date : April 2017

Release status : Released

Continuity : Canon

Credits : Ridley Scott (Director)

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