From ALIEN 3 to Romulus... The Documentary! (2025)

Alien 3 (1992), David Fincher’s directorial debut, plunges Ripley into a desolate prison planet, Fiorina 161, where she confronts a xenomorph without resources. Its nihilistic tone and production chaos alienated some fans, yet its raw despair has cult appeal. Alien: Resurrection (1997), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, revives Ripley as a clone with alien DNA, battling grotesque hybrids on a doomed ship. Its quirky, campy vibe splits audiences. Ridley Scott’s prequels, Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017), shift to existential themes, exploring androids (Michael Fassbender’s David), human origins, and xenomorph creation. Critics noted their visual grandeur but debated their convoluted narratives. Alien: Romulus (2024), directed by Fede Álvarez, rekindles the franchise’s horror roots, set between Alien and Aliens. Trapped on a derelict station, young scavengers face relentless xenomorphs. Praised for tense atmosphere and nods to the originals, it balances nostalgia with fresh terror, reinvigorating the saga. Part 1:    • ALIEN: The Documentary! (2025)   Part 2:    • ALIENS: The Documentary! (2025)   ------------------------------------------- 👕☕ WEYLAND YUTANI Collection: https://mxtz.co/collections/alien Get 20% OFF with Code: THEPOPCAST ------------------------------------------- Watch us discuss the making of this and all our Histories LIVE https://www.youtube.com/thepopcast/join ------------------------------------------- Additional Music by Scott Buckley @ScottBuckley) Released under CC-BY 4.0. ------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT: https://www.youtube.com/thepopcast/join Merch: https://mxtz.co/collections/latest-merch ------------------------------------------------ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Ad 00:05:10 - Alien 3 00:25:06 - Resurrection 00:36:35 - AVP 00:41:52 - Prometheus 00:55:45 - Covenant 01:03:51 - Romulus 01:11:39 - The Future & Alien Earth