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.
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.
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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.
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.