Ridley Scott returns to the Alien franchise

Showing no signs of slowing down, the director is also planning to re-enter the Alien franchise, which he started with the 1979 film

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Updated:2nd Sep, 2026 at 11:36 PM

Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott is finally returning to the Alien franchise. The 88-year-old just finished The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, and is already working on a Treasure Island adaptation with Hugh Jackman. Showing no signs of slowing down, the director is also planning to re-enter the Alien franchise, which he started with the 1979 film.

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In a recent interview, Scott revealed that he is working on a third Alien prequel, which revolves around the Alien: Covenant character David (played by Michael Fassbender). The David character is a malfunctioning AI android who was a maintenance crew member on the Prometheus. In 2024, Scott also revealed that he has plans for Gladiator III.

Ridley Scott returns to the Alien franchise

Showing no signs of slowing down, the director is also planning to re-enter the Alien franchise, which he started with the 1979 film

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