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It’s Official – There Will Be A New Alien Movie

February 19, 2015

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Speculation is one thing, but official news is what really gets the crowd going. It started with predicting whether Sigourney Weaver makes a return to the Alien franchise, but now we know for sure that she will and that a sequel is in the making.

Neil Blomkamp, a South African director responsible for sci-fi masterpieces “District 9” and “Elysium” has signed yesterday to helm the new “Alien” movie.

Along with a sketch from the late H.R. Giger, the creator of the infamous xenomorphs from the franchise, Blomkamp said on Instagram: “Um… So I think it’s officially my next film. #alien”

The sequel’s name is yet to be revealed. As for the plot, the main concern revolves around how this new movie will get in sync with the previous installments of the franchise and the upcoming sequel to the “Prometheus” spin-off.

Nonetheless, now we know for sure that Sigourney Weaver will revisit the role of Ripley which made her famous in the first place. And if you’ve seen any of Neil Blomkamp’s work, you’re free to expect a great sequel to this legendary sci-fi horror franchise and, of course, an appearance by Sharlto Copley.