Date: 24th March 2004

Ridley Scott drops hints of fifth Alien movie


Ridley Scott has hinted that there could be a fifth Alien movie.

He told MediasharX that 20th Century Fox is currently waiting to see how the Alien vs Predator film does at the box office.

New films could be made in both franchises if it is a success.

Scott said he'd been talking about doing another Alien movie but complex issues were involved.

He said: "At the end of the day, a studio has to be pleased, a core audience has to be pleased, and a director has to agree to all that. I am glad to say things are progressing.

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I don't think I'll be directing, but I will have some involvement. It'll probably be based on an idea I have, so I hope I'm asked to be involved.

"In broad terms, it's something for those folks that want to see Ridley's Journey come full circle..."

When asked if that journey would take her to the home planet of the Aliens, he replied: "She won't necessarily see the home planet, but you might..."

Source: Press Release