New Alien Movie Gets Promising Update From Sigourney Weaver 28 Years After Ripley’s Last Appearance

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Sigourney Weaver shared back in October that Disney had discussed the possibility of her reprising her iconic role as Ellen Ripley in a fifth film – something she hasn’t done since 1997’s Alien: Resurrection. She mentioned a script already existed, about 50 pages long, penned by Walter Hill, a key figure behind the original Alien movies – he produced the first, contributed to the story of the second, and wrote and produced the third. Since then, the project had been quiet, but recent developments suggest it’s still being considered.

While promoting her work on Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sigourney Weaver discussed the possibility of reprising her role as Ripley. Though plans aren’t finalized, it sounds like good news for fans of the Alien movies.

What Did Weaver Say About Potentially Returning to the Role of Ellen Ripley?

When asked about potentially returning for another Alien film, Weaver said they’re approaching the possibility cautiously. She expressed optimism about the project, believing it could be great for fans, but emphasized that it’s still in the very early stages of development.

It’s understandable that celebrities are usually secretive when discussing possible returns to popular franchises. Sigourney Weaver’s recent comments are typical in that regard, but they do suggest she’s very interested in reprising her role in another Alien film. Many assumed she’d moved on after almost 30 years since last playing Ripley, but it seems she’d definitely consider battling the Xenomorphs again if the script was compelling – and it sounds like a good script is in the works.

With the current popularity of sequels that revisit classic stories, a new movie focusing on Ripley seems likely. Sigourney Weaver is on board, the industry is clearly interested in these kinds of films, and recent movies like Alien: Romulus and Predator: Badlands have proven successful at the box office.

The success of Romulus and the renewal of Alien: Earth for another season demonstrate continued fan interest in the Alien franchise. Bringing Sigourney Weaver back would significantly boost excitement and could be a big success for Disney.

We’ll share updates on any new Alien movies starring Sigourney Weaver as soon as we have them. It’s good to see the possibility of more stories for Ripley, as Alien: Resurrection felt like an unsatisfying end to such a beloved character.

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2025-12-08 00:42