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Alien Resurrection was first released in theatres on November 26, 1997.
Alien Resurrection Special Edition was first released on December 2, 2003 on DVD.

 
    Scripts - 2 scripts for the film.
    Trivia - A large list of trivia.
    Bloopers - A funny list of bloopers for Alien Resurrection.
    Music - Information on John Frizzel's score.
    Cut-Scenes - Details on scenes not on the original release.
    Characters - A who's who of the ALIEN Resurrection cast.
 ALIEN Resurrection Background
    ALIENS Movie Poster "Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder star in this terrifying, highly-anticipated sci-fi action thriller! Ellen Ripley (Weaver) died fighting the perfect predator. Two hundred years and eight horrific experiements later, she's back. A group of scientists has cloned her-along with the alien queen inside her-hoping to bread the ultimate weapon. But the resurrected Ripley is full of surprises for her "creators," as are the aliens. And soon, a lot more than "all hell" breaks loose! To combat the creatures, Ripley must team up with a band of smugglers, including a mechanic named Call (Ryder), who holds more than a few surprises of her own. Alive with spectacular special effects and co-starring Ron Perlman, Dan Hedaya, J.E. Freeman, Brad Dourif and Michael Wincott, Alien Resurrection is a riviting, pulse-pounding roller coaster ride that's "reborn to be wilde" (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY). Come aboard...if you dare, and witness a whole new breed of terror."!
     -  ALIEN Resurrection LEGACY DVD. (1999)
Joss Whedon was given the task of penning a new Alien movie, in an attempt to revitalize the series after the lukewarm reception of Alien 3. Whedon had a history of writing strong female roles, and this installment of the Alien series would prove no different. Jean-Pierre Jeunet was brought in to direct, after Danny Boyle passed on the project. Jeunet would bring in his unique visual style into the mix, and help make an Alien film that was a departure from the past prequels.

 ALIEN Resurrection Storyline (Spoiler free!)

Please watch the film to get the full story!
    The Military ship Auriga has a rendevous with the pirate ship Betty, to facilitate an exchange of illegal cargo for cash. Unknown to the Betty Crew is that the Auriga requires the cargo for the development of its research of the Alien species for a "military operation." The Alien DNA was extracted from Ripley's blood samples left on Fury 161. However, this DNA is 'contaminated' with both Ripley's and the Aliens genetics, which makes for a unique Alien breed and a Ripley-clone that is intially held prisoner in the spaceship.
 ALIEN Resurrection Awards

Click on the name for the IMDB listing. Ordered by year.

Bogey Awards, Germany (1997)
  • Won 'Bogey Award' :
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      Alien Resurrection [Bogey Awards based on box office results / audience.]

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (1998)
  • Nominated :
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      "Best Actress" : Sigourney Weaver.
    "Best Costumes" : Bob Ringwood.
    "Best Director" : Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
    "Best Science Fiction Film" : Alien Resurrection
    "Best Special Effects" : Pitof, Erik Henry, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr..
    "Best Supporting Actress" : Winona Ryder.

    Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1998)
  • Won 'Blockbuster Entertainment Award' for :
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      "Favorite Supporting Actress - Sci-Fi" : Winona Ryder.
  • Nominated :
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      "Favorite Actress - Sci-Fi" : Sigourney Weaver.

    Satellite Awards (1998)
  • Nominated for:
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      " Best Motion Picture - Animated or Mixed Media" : Bill Badalato, Gordon Carrol, David Giler, Walter Hill.

    DVD Exclusive Awards (2003)
  • Won 'DVDX Award' for :
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      "Best Overall DVD, Classic Movie (Including All Extra Features)" : "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.] Charles de Lauzirika (Producer)
  • Nominated :
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      "Best New Movie Scenes (Finished-Edited Into Movie or Stand-Alone)" : Charles de Lauzirika, David Crowther. [Also with Alien 3.]
    "Best Behind-the-Scenes Program (New for DVD)" : The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003) (V) (Alien Quadrilogy DVD Set.) [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.] Charles de Lauzirika (Producer)
    "Best Menu Design" : Alien Quadrilogy DVD Set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.] Matt Kennedy

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (2004)
  • Nominated :
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      "Best DVD Collection" : "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]

    Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (2004)
  • Won "Sierra Award" :
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      "Best DVD" : "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]

    Satellite Awards (2004)
  • Nominated :
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      "Best DVD Extras" : "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]
    "Best Overall DVD" : "Alien Quadrilogy" DVD set. [Also with Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection.]

     ALIEN Resurrection Crew

    Copied from the IMDB. Click on the person's name for their listing.
     ALIEN Resurrection Other Information

    Running Time:
  • 109 minutes (theatrical), 116 minutes (special edition).

    • Budget:
  • $70,000,000 (US).

    • Opening Weekend Box Office:
  • $25,789,455 (US).

    • Total Box Office:
  • $47,748,618 (US) (1997).

    • Total Box Office:
  • $105,300,000 (Non-US).

    • Production Dates:
  • 20 November 1996 - May 1997.

    • Copyright Holder:
  • Twentieth Century-Fox.

    • Sigouney Weaver's Salary:
  • $12,000,000.

    • Taglines:
  • It's been more than 200 years...The beginning has just started.
  • Witness the resurrection.
  • Pray you die first.
  • Hell gives birth.
  • It's already too late.
  • Beyond salvation.
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