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Ridley Scott has perfect response when asked if he spoke to Russell Crowe about Gladiator 2

Director has shared main reason he didn’t consult with star of original movie

The Independent UK

7 new to Max movies to stream now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Max is adding more acclaimed movies in September 2025 — here are seven new picks with at least 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tom’s Guide

First teaser for Noah Hawley's Alien prequel series is nothing short of terrifying

Alien: Earth hits Hulu in 2025

Total Film

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This Fall, Hollywood tries to balance box office with the ballot box

This fall, Hollywood will be trying — with everything from swaggering historical epics like “Gladiator II” to the high-seas adventure of “Moana 2” — to capture the nation’s attention at a time when much of it will be directed at the polls

The Independent UK

Max just got one of the best sci-fi movies of the past 10 years — and it's 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

In need of a stirring watch? Ridley Scott's "The Martian" is now streaming on Max.

Tom’s Guide

Who is Rook, the Renaissance station's robot science officer in 'Alien: Romulus?'

An explanation of the android characters of Ash and Rook in the "Alien" film universe.

Space

From Charli XCX and Van Gogh to Gladiator 2: the best culture to go out and see this autumn

The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness still offers plenty of excuses to leave the house. Our critics offer their odes to the season’s best film, theatre, dance, art, comedy and music. Expect a bumper harvest of culture

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The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From Middle-earth to murder mysteries, here's what to watch this weekend

Total Film

12 Years Later, an Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise Is Finally Fixing its Broken Timeline

'Alien: Earth' could be the next "10 years" of showrunner Noah Hawley's career. What does that mean for the series and the larger Alien canon, and will the new show answer the franchise's biggest open question?

Inverse

Napoleon: The Director's Cut gets a surprise release on Apple TV Plus, but I still refuse to watch it

An extended cut of Ridley Scott's divisive Napoleon movie has been shadow dropped on Apple's streaming service.

TechRadar

Ridley Scott's Napoleon just got 48 minutes longer for Apple TV Plus subscribers

Napoleon fans now have an additional 48 minutes of content to watch after Ridley Scott's movie received a new director's cut release on Apple TV Plus.

iMore

As Napoleon gets a surprise 3.5 hour director’s cut, Ridley Scott says people may prefer it, "I think I do"

Surprise! Napoleon: The Director’s Cut is available to stream on Apple TV+ right now

Total Film

'Alien: Romulus' has the same problem as 'Prometheus' and 'Alien: Covenant' — and it's bad news for the franchise

The magical black goo introduced in "Prometheus" is holding the Xenomorph back.

Space

45 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Unveiled the Genre's Greatest Mystery

Does everything about the Engineers and the Space Jockey in 'Alien' make sense? Let's unpack what we know after watching the latest entry in the franchise, 'Prometheus.'

Inverse

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Every Alien film ranked from worst to best

From Ridley Scott's original masterpiece to newest offering Alien: Romulus, we rate the entire franchise so far

Inverse

10 Years Ago, a Surprising Sci-Fi Horror Game Pulled Off the Impossible

'Alien: Isolation' helped shape the future of the Alien franchise, influencing director Fede Alvarez to bring the series back to its roots.

Inverse

The Bloodiest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Wouldn't Exist Without Star Wars and Dune

Ridley Scott has recently admitted to having been inspired by Star Wars in 1977. But the creation of 1979's 'Alien' also owes its success to the failure of one version of 'Dune.'

Total Film

Alien: Romulus director reveals how the team pulled off *that* surprise Alien cameo and defends use of AI

Here's exactly how Alien: Romulus brought back *that* actor

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Inverse

12 Years Later, One Divisive Sci-Fi Movie Is Suddenly Essential Viewing

The secretly best 'Alien' spinoff isn't 'Romulus.' Here's why its time to love Ridley Scott's weird 'Alien' prequel, 'Prometheus.'

The Independent UK

Alien: Romulus director explains connection viewers miss to Prometheus film

Fede Álvarez had been ‘hoping that people picked up the whole Engineer part of it’

Total Film

Alien: Romulus director addresses *that* surprise cameo, and says it was all down to Alien’s Ridley Scott

Warning, major spoilers ahead

International Business Times

Latest 'Alien' Movie Scares Up Big Crowds In N. America Theaters

The latest film in a series that began with Ridley Scott's 1979 blockbuster "Alien" earned an estimated $41.5 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

Inverse

38 Years Ago, James Cameron's Riskiest Sci-Fi Movie Redefined a Fledgling Franchise

With 'Alien: Romulus' in theaters, now's the perfect time to revisit the epic action thriller that turned a one-off sci-fi horror into an unstoppable franchise.

The Independent UK

Aliens: How James Cameron made the greatest sequel in sci-fi history

A director with few credits to his name. A leading lady the studio didn’t want to pay. A mutiny by the British crew. As new sequel ‘Alien: Romulus’ hits cinemas, Tom Fordy looks back on the troubled production of what would become the gold standard for franchise follow-ups

Space

'Alien: Romulus' is a visceral return to form for a venerable sci-fi franchise (review)

A review of director Fede Alvarez's "Alien: Romulus"

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