A beloved sci-fi franchise hit rock bottom with a sequel that kills fan favorites, wastes its hero, and turns a tense saga into a slog.

After some behind-the-scenes drama, the latest Alien film is moving forward with a new director attached.

The Alien franchise has been a fascinating way to look at the past 45 years of Hollywood blockbusters. The first film was directed by an up-and-coming auteur who remains a prolific filmmaker decades ...

Not only did the Alien films that followed disavow everything that was in them, but Fox considers AvP -- the movies, books, and comics -- to be a separate franchise with its own canon. Check out our ...