For questions about "Aliens", a 1986 film directed by James Cameron, immediate sequel to the science fiction classic, "Alien" by Ridley Scott. Use in conjunction with the [alien-franchise] tag.
Aliens is the highly successful 1986 sequel to the science fiction classic Alien. Ellen Ripley calls in the Colonial Marines to battle the Xenomorph on planet LV-426 fifty seven years after the first film. Directed by James Cameron.