The horror in space transforms into a riveting action epic.

Forty years ago, Aliens burst into our hearts, but this classic sequel nearly fell by the wayside due to some serious ...

Fans of the Alien franchise almost got an explanation for where the Xenomorph came from in the first sequel, 1986's Aliens. James Cameron, of course, went in a different direction when he signed on as ...

The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver ...

40 years later, James Cameron's follow-up remains the clearest blueprint for expanding a franchise without repeating it.

The Colonial Marines are such a crucial part of Aliens that it's hard to imagine what the film would look like without any of them. Part of the reason Aliens follows Alien so well is because it brings ...

Smashing the box office in 1986 and standing as a sci-fi classic, James Cameron's 'Aliens' sequel was nearly struck dead ...

James Cameron’s visionary filmmaking techniques have not only captivated audiences but also inspired real-life technology used by the US military, according to Aliens star Ricco Ross. In a recent ...

Producer Gale Anne Hurd and star Michael Biehn reveal the intense effort behind the scenes to make the classic sci-fi sequel.

As the peerless "Aliens" turns 40, here are 26 reasons it's still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time.

While speaking at a Big Lick Comic Con NOVA panel, The Sandman actor detailed the innovative way in which Cameron used the Steadicam concept to adequately showcase the use of the Marines’ heavy ...