Ridley Scott Ends Directing Role in Alien Franchise After Multiple Films

Ridley Scott, the original director of the 1979 'Alien' film, has declared that he has done enough with the franchise and does not intend to direct any more entries. Although he praised his own film and James Cameron's 1986 sequel 'Aliens,' Scott expressed disappointment with the subsequent films, particularly 'Alien: Resurrection,' which he felt deadened the franchise after the fourth installment. Scott initially revived the series with 'Prometheus' and later directed 'Alien: Covenant,' but he now hopes the franchise will continue to evolve beyond his involvement. He described the original 'Alien' as seminal, comparing its importance in film language to '2001: A Space Odyssey,' and lamented that the franchise should be as impactful as 'Star Trek' or 'Star Wars.' Scott also shared how he was the fifth choice to direct the original film and was motivated by his passion for design and comics. Currently, he serves as an executive producer on new projects like 'Alien: Earth' while stepping away from directing duties.