Aliens

Sigourney Weaver returns to star as the iconic Ellen Ripley in the sequel to the most iconic sci-fi horror film of all time. When the colony of planet LV-426 becomes infested with xenomorphs, Ellen joins a group of trigger-happy soldiers to destroy the foul creatures once and for all. When things do not go according to plan, Ellen must lead the survivors on a journey across the dangerous planet to survive. With incredible special effects, interesting characters, and the most terrifying alien creatures ever put to film swarming around every corner, it is little wonder Aliens is one of the greatest sequels of all time.

Production

Directed by James Cameron

Produced by Gale Anne Hurd

Screenplay by James Cameron

Story by James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill

Starring Sigourney Weaver

Music by James Horner

Cinematography by Adrian Biddle

Edited by Ray Lovejoy

Production companies: 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by 20th Century Fox

Release date: July 18, 1986

Running time: 137 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $18 million

Box office: $131.3–183.3 million