The Alien Franchise is a popular science fiction series that began with the film Alien in 1979, directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the crew of the spaceship Nostromo as they encounter a deadly extraterrestrial creature known as the Xenomorph. The franchise has expanded to include several sequels, prequels, novels, comics, and video games, exploring themes of survival, horror, and the unknown. Key films in the franchise include Aliens (1986), directed by James Cameron, which introduces more action and military elements, and Prometheus (2012), a prequel that delves into the origins of the Xenomorphs. The franchise has garnered a dedicated fan base and has significantly influenced the science fiction and horror genres.