Alien Director Admits He “Wrongly” Thought Franchise Died Decades Ago
The Alien series stands out as a unique case where many viewers believe that the initial two films are equally powerful, while subsequent installments, namely the third and fourth, received less favorable responses from both fans and critics. Even Ridley Scott, director of the original Alien, felt that the storyline concluded with Resurrection, despite believing it could rival franchises like Star Wars or Star Trek in popularity. However, Scott’s collaborations with Damon Lindelof sparked renewed interest in the concept, leading to Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus. More recently, the critical and financial success of Alien: Romulus this summer has further solidified Scott’s view that there is vast potential for further exploration of the series.
