Alien³
“3 times the suspense. 3 times the danger. 3 times the terror”
Synopsis
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-12
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Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Charles S. Dutton
Dillon
Charles Dance
Clemens
Paul McGann
Golic
Brian Glover
Andrews
Ralph Brown
Aaron
Danny Webb
Morse
Christopher John Fields
Rains
Holt McCallany
Junior
Lance Henriksen
Bishop II
Christopher Fairbank
Murphy
Carl Chase
Frank
Leon Herbert
Boggs
Vincenzo Nicoli
Jude
Pete Postlethwaite
David
Paul Brennen
Troy
Clive Mantle
William
Peter Guinness
Gregor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Century City, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$159.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.2x
+$109.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Fincher
- Screenplay & Story
- David Giler, Walter Hill, Larry Ferguson
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Alien³
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $159.8M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Fincher
David Giler, Walter Hill, Larry Ferguson, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Vincent Ward
Elliot Goldenthal
Alex Thomson, Nic Morris, Gary B. Kibbe
David Crowther, Terry Rawlings
Gordon Carroll, Walter Hill, David Giler, Ezra Swerdlow
Department Leadership Roster
David Fincher
Director
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Gordon Carroll
Producer
Walter Hill
Producer
David Perry
Costume Design
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
David Crowther
Editor
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
David Giler
Producer
Rick Fichter
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Giler
Screenplay
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien³
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alien³ about?
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Who directed Alien³?
Alien³ was directed by David Fincher.
Who stars in Alien³?
The principal cast of Alien³ includes Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Paul McGann, Brian Glover.
When was Alien³ released and how long is it?
Alien³ was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alien³?
Alien³ had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $159.8M at the worldwide box office (3.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Alien³?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alien³ was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
Is Alien³ based on a book or true story?
Alien³ is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dan O'Bannon", Characters: "Ronald Shusett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alien³?
Alien³ holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).