During a masterclass at the Cinémathèque Française, Sigourney Weaver discussed her iconic role as Ellen Ripley and the future of the Alien franchise. She reflected on the canceled Alien 5 by Neill Blomkamp, praising its script but lamenting its failure due to Ridley Scott’s focus on prequels. Weaver also revealed that Walter Hill has written a treatment for Alien V, exploring Ripley’s life centuries later, hinting at a more introspective storyline. Additionally, she expressed enthusiasm for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth series, indicating the franchise’s ongoing creative resurgence.
