The Alien series is one of the most famous sci-fi horror franchises in Hollywood’s history. It hasn’t always been that way, though. Upon the release of the first film in 1979, directed by Ridley Scott, the film received mixed reviews from both critics and general audiences. Despite this, the film’s basic pitch of being “Jaws in space” was strong enough to keep generating interest, eventually driving it to become a solid box office success. On a budget of just over $10 million, Alien grossed over $184 million, making it one of the highest-grossing films of that year.
Alien: Covenant Is Still the Most Underrated Film in the Series
