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Alien Resurrection

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55% Tomatometer 167 Reviews 39% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Two hundred years have passed since Ellen Ripley died on Fiorina 161. Aboard the medical research vessel USM Auriga, a team of scientists clones Ripley from her extracted DNA and removes the alien Queen embryo which was growing inside her at the time of her death.
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Critics Consensus

While Sigourney Weaver's feral performance as a resurrected Ripley restores some fun to the Alien franchise, the acid blood running through this fourth entry's veins corrodes whatever emotional investment audiences had left.

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Marc Lee Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 16, 2026
It lacks the frequent surprises of Alien, but it is just as visceral, and ultimately, more disturbing. Go to Full Review
Bernard Zuel Sydney Morning Herald Apr 29, 2026
The plot lines are way too familiar and the ending is merely an invitation for Alien 5. Go to Full Review
David Hunter The Hollywood Reporter Aug 7, 2024
Alien Resurrection checks in with enough slime, gore and scary monster-flick moments to satisfy undemanding audiences. But it's an ugly, animated corpse of a movie stitched together from the other three films in the series. Go to Full Review
Dennis Lim Independent on Sunday Jul 16, 2026
The movie isn't especially exciting (or coherent) and, in all honest, it's a bit of an eye-sore. Go to Full Review
Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Apr 29, 2025
3.5/5
You've got to give Alien Resurrection some credit: it takes some big swings. Go to Full Review
Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Apr 23, 2025
3.5/5
Too weird, wet and horny to be widely accepted, Alien Resurrection nevertheless captures Jeunet's unique stuff, Whedon's trademark quips, and brings its own flavour to the Alien franchise Go to Full Review
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Frans B @FransB 4 days ago Brilliant. Even more visceral than predecessor. Amazing cinematography and visual effects. Very industrial / raw reality and gritty appearance. Fast paced action, all the gore characteristic of Alien, Thrilling, filled with suspense and dire circumstances. Sigourney Weaver advances in character as the legendary Ripley. Very well written with great storytelling. Entertaining, intriguing and captivating See more
Ryan T @RT91888008 Oct 18, 2026 Where are we even going with this now? See more
Farah R @Farah Oct 11, 2026 Alien Resurrection is a step up from its predecessor, even if it doesn’t live up to the greatness of the first two films. The cloning concept makes for an intriguing premise, and the cast brings enough energy and personality to keep it entertaining. The film has its fair share of flaws and questionable moments, but it remains enjoyable nonetheless. And, of course, Sigourney Weaver continues to be the heart of the franchise, reminding us that Ellen Ripley is still a force to be reckoned with. See more
Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 Oct 5, 2026 New director Jean-Pierre Jeunet‘s more French arthouse style does add something new to the franchise but Joss Whedon’s more campy script clash to make an sometimes entertaining but tonal mess with decent performances and solid effects See more
Dylan R @Dylanlovesmovies Sep 27, 2026 This movie sucks.Worst in the franchise by far.Just skip this movie is watching the alien franchise. See more
Nara B @NaraBear Sep 22, 2026 3rd best Aliens flim! See more
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Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Director

Sigourney Weaver

Lt. Ellen Ripley

Winona Ryder

Annalee Call

Ron Perlman

Johner

Dominique Pinon

Chief Mechanic Vreiss

Michael Wincott

Captain Elgyn

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Synopsis Two hundred years have passed since Ellen Ripley died on Fiorina 161. Aboard the medical research vessel USM Auriga, a team of scientists clones Ripley from her extracted DNA and removes the alien Queen embryo which was growing inside her at the time of her death.
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Producer
Bill Badalato, Gordon Carroll, David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter
Joss Whedon
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Rating
R (Grotesque Images|Gore|Language|Strong Sci-Fi Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 26, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$47.7M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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