As a result,characters in theAlienfranchiseoften make more than one appearance in the movies.

After detailing his twisted interest in the Xenomorph, Ash was deactivated by Ripley and incinerated by Parker.

However, thisoriginal character seemingly made a return inAlien: Romulusand divided fans.

Blended image of Cailee Spaeny and Spike Fearn in Alien Romulus cast

Newts death inAliens 3was arguably one of the saddest moments in the franchise.

Having defeated the Xenomorphs, Ripley, Newt, Hicks, and Bishop went into hypersleep.

Have a good journey, Mr Weyland.

Cailee Spaeny and Michael Fassbender in the Alien franchise

Unfortunately, the Engineer attacked the group, decapitating David, who was providing translation, and hitting Weyland.

“However,Weyland makes a reappearance inAlien: Covenantin the form of a flashback.

Despite Sigourney Weaver no longer appearing in the franchise, Ripleys character lives on throughAliensfemale lead traditionand references.

Ripley sleeping in her cryopod from Alien, with a Xenomorph from Alien: Romulus

Ripley from Alien in front of a green background featuring Bishop and David

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The Alien franchise, which began with Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, is a Sci-Fi series comprised of several horror films, games, and comic books centered on humanity’s encounters with a hostile extraterrestrial species known as Xenomorphs. Characterized by their lethal prowess and capability to reproduce at an alarming rate, these creatures pose a profound threat to human existence. The primary series protagonist, Ellen Ripley, acts as the voice of reason as she seeks to keep the creatures out of the hands of greed-driven corporate scientists.

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