Therefore, it was likely tempting to includeRipley inAlien: Romulus.

However, it is good that writer/director Fede Alvarez chose not to include a Sigourney Weaver cameo.

While Sigourney Weaver did not appear in the newestAlienfilm, there was a majorRipley Easter egg inAlien: Romulus.

Alien Romulus Poster Showing a Facehugger Attacking A Human

Ripley’s ship from the originalAlienmovie can be seen docked on Renaissance station inAlien: Romulus.

Therefore,including a tease of Ripley’s ship was a better idea thanAlien: Romulusactually featuring Sigourney Weaver.

The newestAlienfilm takes place between the first movie and its sequel,Aliens.

An edited image of Ripley in Alien next to Rain and the Xenomorph in Alien: Romulus.

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Ridley Scott’s originalAlienmovie ends with Ripley blasting the Xenomorph into space, then entering cryosleep.

Upon its release,Alien: Romulusfaced controversy for makingRook look like Ash from the originalAlien.

Cailee Spaeny looking terrified as Rain in Alien Romulus

Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.

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