Jun 3, 2025 · Ridley Scott, who produces and oversees the 'Alien' franchise is now suggesting he might not be done and won't make 'Alien: Awakening.'

In early 2015, it was confirmed that Neill Blomkamp would direct the fifth Alien film, which would act as a direct sequel to Aliens. The project was eventually cancelled by Fox in May 2017.

Jan 21, 2024 · 'Alien 5: Awakening' looked as though it was really going to happen, before the continuation slipped back into the cracks of development hell.

Aug 29, 2024 · Despite the open-ended conclusion of "Covenant," Scott has yet to return to the "Alien" universe as a director, and the final installment in the franchise's prequel trilogy simply …

Aug 27, 2022 · The most recent attempt at Alien 5 involved South African director Neil Blonkamp, best known for the sci-fi film District 9. Blonkamp's movie, reportedly named Alien: Awakening, …

While the future of Ridley Scott ’s “ Alien ” franchise on the big screen remains unclear, details about the intended next film, “Alien: Awakening,” are coming into focus.

Oct 21, 2023 · The cancellation of "Alien 5" brought about a significant turning point in director Neill Blomkamp's career. With the film's cancellation, alongside the abandonment of two …

Feb 19, 2024 · In short, space existed for an Alien picture that revived Ellen Ripley. Blomkamp’s idea was to follow Bryan Singer’s template for Superman Returns and pretend the two inferior …

May 9, 2017 · Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 project was inevitably canceled following the merger between 20th Century Fox and Disney. Blomkamp had hoped to revive characters Hicks and …

Feb 19, 2015 · In August, Biehn confirmed that Alien 5 would ignore both Alien 3 and Resurrection. At around the same time, it was suggested that the project was being delayed in …