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‘Alien 5’ Release Happening in 2017; New Plot, Setting, Grown-Up Newt's Return Teased

‘Alien 5’ is an upcoming follow-up in the Alien franchise. Neill Blomkamp’s sequel may bring back a grown-up version of Newt. Michael Biehn and Sigourney Weaver may return to the sequel set 20 years after ‘Aliens’.


Alien 5 Cancelled? Actor Michael Biehn Reveals It's Still Happening, Sequel to Focus on Older Newt

Although it is currently on hold, actor Michael Biehn is confident that Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 will still happen. 'The Victim' actor also revealed that the film will center on a much older Newt who will be 27 years old at the time and will serve as passing of the torch between Sigourney Weaver and the new actress.

'Alien 5' movie put on indefinite hold; Ridley Scott regrets not taking over the sequel movie?

Although massive rumors and controversies are being stoned at the "Alien 5" movie, the director seemed to not be affected by all those issues. However, Blomkamp has assured that the "Alien 5" movie will not be cancelled.

Alien 5 Newst: Neill Blomkamp dishes details on new weapons; Ridley Scott's plans for Prometheus 2, Alien franchise deailed

The long-running Alien franchise is moving forward with Alien 5 and director Neill Blomkamp recently teased a photo of one of the rifflesto be featured in the film. Ridley Scott also revealed his long term plans for a tie between Prometheus and Alien franchises.


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The shooting and release date of "Alien 5" movie has been pushed back. However, the film is likely to have a crossover with "Prometheus 2."
Neill Blomkamp cleared the issue of the delay of his Alien 5 movie via Twitter. However, even with Blomkamp's confirmation, Ridley Scott's Prometheus 2 is still likely to be released first given that the Alien sequel is still currently in pre-production while Prometheus sequel is soon set to begin filming.
‘Alien 5’ will be held up to make way for another science-fiction film ‘Prometheus 2’. Ridley Scott will be producing both films and wanted his own created first before Neill Blomkamp’s. The latter provided new concept art that showed Sigourney Weaver on his social media account.
Alien 5 is in the works, however, it might take time before it finally hits theaters as it will only begin production after Ridley Scott's Prometheus 2. Meanwhile, Michael Biehn says he's certain he will be in the film and revealed Blomkamp's plan for the film.
Although much anticipation has been circling around Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 it might not be released in the big screen anytime soon until Prometheus 2 begins production. New reports have also surfaced that the director needs more time to finish the film.
Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus 2” may push back Neill Blomkamp’s “Alien 5” for a 2018 release as the former is reportedly insisting that his film should be made first.
'Aliens 5' director Neill Blomkamp is very careful in avoiding an overlap with 'Prometheus 2.' After negative feedbacks on films succeeding James Cameron's 'Aliens,' Blomkamp's "Alien 5" gave fans of the franchise some hope that it will do justice to the first to movies.
Alien 5 is in the works, and is rumored to pick up where the events of James Cameron's 1986 film, Aliens, left off. Neill Blomkamp is currently hard at work in his studio, as revealed in a recent photo he shared on Instagram.
“Alien 5” director Neill Blomkamp promises there will be zero overlaps between the upcoming sequel and Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus 2”. The fifth installment of the “Alien” franchise is likely to be released in 2017.
Alien 5 is in the works, and will not overlap with Prometheus 2. Actress Sigourney Weaver says she feels like the story from the previous Alien films have not been resolved yet. Bill Paxton revealed his interest in joining the cast of the upcoming film.
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