Happy Alien Day! And no, not for any supposed extraterrestrial beings watching from the shadows of our solar system, but for the iconic franchise that first began back in 1979. It’s an unofficial but widely celebrated fan holiday dedicated to the “Alien” franchise, observed every year on April 26.
Originally kicked off by fans and later embraced by the creators, Alien Day has become a moment where the sci-fi community revisits the films, shares theories, and celebrates everything from Ripley’s legacy to the wider universe of games, comics, and spinoffs. Studios often mark the occasion with announcements or re-releases, but for fans like me, it’s usually an excuse to plan a marathon and rewatch all the iconic films.
