Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simon is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers film and TV. It's been a big year for the Alien franchise. Not only did the ...

The story of Alien: Romulus sets up the return of another major android in the sequel, and while David is the most-requested one, it isn't him. Ever since it was announced that Alien: Romulus would ...

After Ridley Scott's trip back into the space where no one could hear you scream, courtesy of "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant," the revered filmmaker handed the keys to the Alien franchise to ...

Over the years, the Alien franchise has given audiences plenty of surprises — of both the good and bad varieties. Through prequels, sequels, and separate stories, the universe has grown, and with it, ...