In 2012 the original ‘Alien’ franchise expanded in the past with the release of ‘Alien: Prometheus’ In ‘Prometheus,’ a group of scientists and explorers travel to a distant planet after discovering ...

Alien: Romulus is in theatres worldwide, and this is the perfect time to revisit the preceding movies in the Alien franchise. Beginning from Ridley Scott’s original Alien (1979) and followed by James ...

There's no denying the influence Ridley Scott has had in blockbuster filmmaking. The director is behind some of the biggest franchises in the world, including Alien and Blade Runner. But Scott wishes ...

Are we alone in the universe? It’s a question that fascinates scientists and the public alike. In science, the focus tends to be on our search for life elsewhere. The idea that we might be watched by ...

Ever since the dreaded Xenomorph appeared on screen, it has inspired, terrified, and mystified audiences the world over. Its appearance is as alien to us as its very nature, which makes it both a ...

There's a lot more to the Halo games beyond shooting aliens and, well, Halos—and the new Paramount+ show looks like it's diving deep into that backstory. Reading time 7 minutes Last night we got our ...

The sequel to Prometheus got decent reviews, but its box office could throw the Alien franchise into doubt. We look at the numbers... Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new ...

With $67 million in box office after three weeks, the future of the 38-year-old franchise looks like a risky bet. “Alien: Covenant” will be one of the franchise’s lowest-grossing entries, second only ...

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