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Ridley Scott Revives Sci-Fi with New Projects Amid Alien Resurgence

2/20/2026

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Ridley Scott, the director, is returning to science fiction with The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley.
Prometheus, released in 2012, has gained renewed interest as it becomes the top movie on Netflix globally.
Its Rotten Tomatoes score sits at 73% as audiences reassess its philosophical themes and visuals.
The Alien franchise resurges with Alien: Romulus, which grossed $350 million, fueling speculation about future projects.

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Story summary

Ridley Scott, the director, is returning to science fiction with The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley.
Prometheus, released in 2012, has gained renewed interest as it becomes the top movie on Netflix globally.
Its Rotten Tomatoes score sits at 73% as audiences reassess its philosophical themes and visuals.
The Alien franchise resurges with Alien: Romulus, which grossed $350 million, fueling speculation about future projects.