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1 of the Next Alien Movies Could Break a Major Franchise Trend if This Acclaimed Director Gets His Hands on the Property

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has expressed his interest in directing a new installment to Ridley Scott’s long-running Alien franchise. Bong is no stranger to the sci-fi horror genre, ...
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Bong Joon-ho wants to make an ‘Alien’ musical: “I’m not drawn to franchise films but…”

Bong Joon-ho attends the 'Mickey 17' premiere on February 16, 2025 in Paris CREDIT: Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Meanwhile, Bong’s latest movie Mickey 17, which stars Robert Pattinson, is released in ...
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Mickey 17 Director Pitches Wild Idea for an Alien Film (And We Really Want to See It)

“I’m not drawn to franchise films,” Bong said, suggesting his preference for original storytelling. However, he then surprised interviewers by revealing one exception to his rule: “I did think at one ...