XenomorphThe xenomorphs (also known as a XX121 xenomorph, Internecivus raptus, or simply the Alien or the creature) are a fictional endoparasitoidextraterrestrialspecies and the titular main antagonists of both the Alien and Alien vs. Predator franchises from 20th Century Studios. The species made its debut in the film Alien (1979) and reappeared in the sequels Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien Resurrection (1997), and Alien: Romulus (2024).
Alien (franchise)Science fiction horror and action franchiseAlien is an American science fictionhorror and actionmedia franchise created by screenwriters Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, which began as the 1979 film Alien. The series primarily follows deadly encounters between humans and the extraterrestrialXenomorphs in the future.
Alien (film)1979 film by Ridley Scott"Alien 1" redirects here. For other uses, see Alien 1 (other)."Alien film" redirects here. For films that feature aliens, see List of films featuring extraterrestrials.Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon, based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. It follows a commercial starship crew who investigate a derelict space vessel and are hunted by a deadly extraterrestrial creature.
Fede ÁlvarezFederico Javier Álvarez Mattos (Spanish:; born February 9, 1978) is a Uruguayan filmmaker based in the United States. He is best known for directing the horror films Evil Dead (2013), Don't Breathe (2016), and Alien: Romulus (2024). Early lifeÁlvarez was born in Uruguay. He cited viewing Alien when he was a 12-year-old in 1990 as a key experience in his upbringing that subsequently saw him use a VHS camcorder plenty of times in his hometown of Montevideo with his friends.Spike FearnSpike Fearn (born 9 December 2000) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his role in the ITVX teen drama Tell Me Everything (2022–2024). His films include Alien: Romulus (2024), Ella McCay (2025) and Finding Emily (2026). He was named a 2024 Screen International Star of Tomorrow. Early lifeSpike Fearn was born on 9 December 2000. Fearn grew up in Coalville, Leicestershire. His father is a car mechanic and his mother is a teacher. He has dyslexia and ADHD.
Cailee SpaenyCailee Spaeny ( ; born July 24, 1998) is an American actress. Her first major roles were in the science fiction film Pacific Rim Uprising and the neo-noir film Bad Times at the El Royale (both 2018). Her television roles include appearances in the miniseries Devs (2020), Mare of Easttown (2021), and the second season of the anthology series Beef (2026). For producing the latter, she earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.Aliens (film)Aliens is a 1986 science fiction-action film written and directed by James Cameron. It is the sequel to the 1979 science fiction horror film Alien, and the second film in the Alien franchise. Set in the far future, it stars Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of an alien attack on her ship.
Isabela MercedIsabela Yolanda Moner (born July 10, 2001), known professionally as Isabela Merced since 2019, is an American actress and singer. She played the lead role in the Nickelodeon television series 100 Things to Do Before High School (2014–2016), and went on to feature in the films Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Instant Family (2018), and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018).
David JonssonDavid Jonsson (born 4 September 1993) is a British actor. He began his career on the West End, winning a Black British Theatre Award for his performance in the play and breathe... (2021). He is known for his performance in the BBC Two and HBO television series Industry (2020–2022), as well as his roles in the films Rye Lane (2023), Alien: Romulus (2024), and The Long Walk (2025).
Archie RenauxArchie James Beale, known professionally as Archie Renaux, is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC One miniseries Gold Digger (2019), and the Netflix series Shadow and Bone (2021–2023). His films include Upgraded and Alien: Romulus (both 2024). Early life and educationArchie James Beale, known professionally as Archie Renaux, is from Tolworth in Kingston upon Thames. His mother's side of the family is Anglo-Indian.
Rodo SayaguesRodo Sayagues is an Uruguayan writer, producer, film director, and songwriter. He is best known for his work as a co-writer on the Fede Álvarez-directed films Evil Dead (2013), Don't Breathe (2016), and Alien: Romulus (2024), and for directing Don't Breathe 2 (2021). CareerAfter writing short films, Sayagues wrote his feature film debut, Evil Dead (2013), which serves as a remake to the 1981 film.
List of science fiction horror filmsThis is a list of science fictionhorror films.Cinema UnitedCinema United, formerly known as the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), is an American trade organization whose members are the owners of movie theaters. Most of the operators of worldwide major theater chains are members, as are hundreds of independent theater operators; collectively, they account for the operation of over 35,000 motion picture screens in all 50 U.S. states and over 33,000 screens in 100 other countries.
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