Science fiction and horror fans rejoice as blockbuster extra-terrestrial ‘Alien’ franchise are all set to be remastered in 4K ultra-high definition. The Digital fix reports that while Ridley Scott’s Alien is already available in 4K, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection is all undergoing a digital remaster to upscale the entire franchise to 4K. There are reports of a plan 4K UHD Blu-ray boxed set for the franchise that could be released next year. Initially, the movies are expected to be released on Disney+ and Star and then released on physical media sometime in 2022.
The franchise we love
The Alien franchise is a science fiction, horror/action media franchise about warrant officer Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver and her battles with an extra-terrestrial life form or the Xenomorph, commonly known as “The Alien.” Production and distribution of the franchise was done by 20th Century Studios with the first movie coming out in 1979 directed by Ridley Scott. The sequels soon followed with Aliens’ release in 1986 directed by James Cameron, Aliens 3 in 1992 directed by David Fincher and Alien: Resurrection in 1997 directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. There was also a prequel series made by Ridley Scott, with Prometheus in 2012 and Alien: Covenant in 2017.
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Cross franchise productions and more
The franchise has been incredibly successful in its run over the last 40 years, spawning numerous novels, comics, video games, and television series. Several spin-offs have also been made, most notably the incredibly successful Alien vs. Predator Franchise, which combines the Alien franchise with another hit franchise, the Predator franchise, which has its own two movies and comics, books and video games. The franchise has been incredibly profitable, too, at its total worldwide gross impact valued well over a billion US Dollars by some sources.
