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Alien

Summary

The Alien film series is a science fiction horror film franchise, focusing on Lieutenant Ellen Ripley (played by Sigourney Weaver) and her battle with an extraterrestrial lifeform, commonly referred to as "the Alien". Produced by 20th Century Fox, the series started with the 1979 film Alien, which led to three movie sequels, as well as numerous books, comics and video game spinoffs. Related to the franchise are the "Alien vs. Predator" films (Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem), based on the related franchise which combine the Aliens with the Predators from the Predator film series.

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Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus Unleashes Terror at CinemaCon with Gruesome New Footage

Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus delivers chills and thrills at CinemaCon.

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Scenes from Alien: Covenant
Alien: Covenant Is Still the Most Underrated Film in the Series

There are many films in Ridley Scott's Alien series. Not all of them are great, but 2017's Alien: Covenant deserves more love than it gets.

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A creature shows its fangs in Alien: Romulus
'Nothing Beats the Real Thing': Alien: Romulus Director Reveals He Built Every Creature and Set for the Film

Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez has a 'no green screen' obsession and relied heavily on practical effects.

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Alien- Resurrection Is Better Than You Remember
Alien: Resurrection Is Better Than You Remember

Highly original and vastly underappreciated, Alien: Resurrection is a fun horror film with elements of black comedy that is worth a revisit.

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Which Version of Alien Is Better, the Theatrical Release or the Director’s Cut_
Which Version of Alien Is Better, the Theatrical Release or the Director’s Cut?

The Alien director’s cut is an interesting appendage to the already brilliant 1979 theatrical version.

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How Alien’s Creature Became Known as the Xenomorph (Despite That Not Being the Original Plan
How Alien’s Creature Became Known as the Xenomorph (Despite That Not Being the Original Plan)

Discover how the iconic creatures in the Alien franchise became known as Xenomorphs.

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Alien: Romulus
Alien Romulus Will Be Unlike Anything in the 'History of Humanity,' Director Declares

Director Fede Álvarez teases how Alien: Romulus "plays differently" and reveals how it will fit into the franchise.

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Michael Fassbender in Alien: Covenant and the Xenomorph in Romulus.
Alien: Romulus Is Connected to the Whole Franchise From Alien to Alien: Covenant, Director Reveals

While it had been thought that Alien: Romulus would be largely standalone and not connected to the rest of the franchise, this is not the case.

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Alien: Romulus Gets Terrifying Trailer and New Images Ahead of August Release

The latest addition to the Alien franchise has released a teaser tailer, and it looks incredible.

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Marvel Comics cover for What If Aliens with a looming xeneomorph over Carter Burke
Aliens' Star Talks Reviving the Franchise's Most Hated Character in an Unexpected Way

Paul Reiser has revisited the world of Aliens to bring back the franchise's hated bad guy Carter Burke in a brand new What If..? comic.

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The Xenomorph in Aliens.
Alien: Romulus Star Says It's a 'Very, Very, Very Different' Film for the Franchise

Alien: Romulus star David Jonsson teases the unique approach to the franchise in the prequel/sequel.

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Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh in Alien TV Series
What Could We Expect from an Alien TV Show?

What could be in store for the small-screen offering of the classic sci-fi franchise?

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Isabela Merced in Alien Romulus
Alien: Romulus Star Teases One Scene That Sickened Crew

Alien: Romulus' Isabela Merced revealed a scene too gruesome for the cast and crew.

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The Xenomorph alongside David in Prometheus.
Alien Series’ Noah Hawley Reveals if the Prequels Will Play a Role in the Show

Noah Hawley has offered some intriguing insight into his Alien FX series and reveals whether Prometheus and its changes to canon will be included.

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A is for ALIEN book cover featuring Ellen Ripley, a cat and the alien cropped.
Disney Book Turns The Alien Franchise Cute and Child-Friendly

Ellen Ripley will be looking for aliens on board the Nostromo once again, but this time in a children's Little Golden Book.

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FX's Alien Star Reveals Bold Vision For the Beloved Sci-Fi Saga

FX's Alien show promises to redefine the original masterpiece.

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Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh in Alien TV Series
FX's Alien TV Series Adds Justified's Timothy Olyphant in an Enigmatic Synth Role

Justified's Timothy Olyphant joins FX's Alien TV series playing a pivotal role.

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10 Examples That Prove Horror Sequels Are More Important Than Ever
10 Movies That Capture the Space Horror Genre Best

There's probably nothing more horrific than the yawning void of space. Here are 10 films that capture the underutilized space horror genre best.

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Should Fede Alvarez's Alien Bring Back Ripley?

With nostalgia being all the rage, do Alien fans want to see Sigourney Weaver in her iconic role as Ripley once again?

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Alien FX Series Now Eyeing 2025 Release Date

Following the end of the strike, the Alien show from Noah Hawley will now be able to start shooting with star Sydney Chandler.

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