The big twist in Alien: Covenant is the revelation that a character from Prometheus, Mr. Weyland’s first android prototype, “David” (Michael Fassbender), not only survived the first film, but ...

Crafting a good prequel film can be tricky. While it is exciting to see backstories of fan-favorite characters or the genesis of a cinematic world, the audience usually knows the outcome of the film.

Ridley Scott’s Alien movie gets a second chance on streaming, after grossing just $240 million in its theatrical run. Scott launched a future franchise with his 1979 sci-fi classic about a spaceship ...