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Every April 26, fans of the historic saga of Aliensthey pay tribute to this fascinating universe introduced in 1979 when it was released Aliens: the eighth passenger.
But this Alien Day will be special, as we begin the countdown to the premiere in movie theaters around the world of Aliens: Romulus, a sci-fi horror thriller that returns to the roots of the successful franchise. The premiere date will be next August 15.
45 years after that milestone in cinema, fans of the Alien saga are physically and virtually around the world to celebrate a new edition of Alien Day, the date that pays tribute to the franchise.
Commemorated for the first time in 2016, Alien Day is celebrated every April 26 due to a key fact within the saga.
In the history of Alien: The Eighth Passengero, the crew led by Lieutenant Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) arrives at the planet Acheron, known by its planetary designation as LV-426, where the feared creatures called Xenomorphs live.. April 26, then, refers to the number 426understood with the date format used in the United States.
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In 2016, the global community of fans of the franchise began to pay tribute to it with small events that little by little gained popularity and impact.
Over the years, 20th Century Studios and the talents behind the films have joined the commemorations, celebrating with fans the stories, the beloved characters and the unique legacy of the saga.
Before and after
Considered one of the most influential science fiction and horror films of all time, Alien: The Eighth Passengeris the terrifying story of a crew aboard a commercial spaceship that lands on an alien planet to investigate a mysterious transmission of unknown origin and encounters the deadliest life form in the universe.
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Together with Weaver, they lead the cast Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm and Yaphet Kotto.
For its unique approach to the science fiction genre, and the subgenre of space stories, as well as its modern visual imprint and its stellar cast, Alien: The Eighth Passenger became a smash hit at the box office, while being praised by critics and the industry for its innovative visual effects.
It won an Oscar in the Best Visual Effects category. Over time, he became a pop culture icon, with certain images from the film etched into the collective retina forever.
The story, in turn, became a franchise with the release of successive titles: Aliens in 1986; Alien 3, in 1992; Alien: The Resurrection,in 1997; Alien vs. Predator, in 2004; Alien vs. Predator 2, in 2007; the 2012 prequel Prometheus, and its 2017 sequel Alien: Covenan’.
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Soon, the appointment is in movie theaters with Alien: Romulus, a terrifying cinematic experience that will excite fans and will create a new generation of fans.
In the story, a group of young space colonists explore the depths of an abandoned space station, coming face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
The cast of the new film is led by Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), David Johnson (Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy), Archie Renaux (Shadow and bone), Isabella Merced (The Last of Us), Spike Fearn (Aftersun) and Aileen Wuunder the direction of the Latin American director Fede Alvarez (Infernal Possession, Don’t Breathe).
