Alien Resurrection Timeline ( Real )

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November 26, 1997

Release of 'Alien Resurrection' Movie

The sci-fi horror film 'Alien Resurrection', the fourth installment in the Alien franchise directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, was released to audiences.

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January 1996

Filming of 'Alien Resurrection' Begins

Principal photography for 'Alien Resurrection' started, marking the production phase of the film.

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1995

Casting of Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley

Sigourney Weaver was confirmed to reprise her role as Ellen Ripley in the fourth installment of the Alien series.

Alien Resurrection Timeline ( Fictional )

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After Alien 3, year 2381

Cloning of Ellen Ripley

Scientists aboard the USM Auriga successfully clone Ellen Ripley, incorporating the alien embryo she carried, in order to study the Xenomorph species.

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Shortly after cloning, year 2381

Emergence of New Aliens

Due to genetic abnormalities, new hybrid aliens with enhanced abilities, such as acid immunity and partial human traits, begin to appear aboard the Auriga.

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Several weeks/months into the mission, year 2381

Xenomorphs Escape Containment

Several Xenomorphs break free from their cages on the Auriga, starting a deadly outbreak on the ship.

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Year 2381, soon after breakout

Mercenaries and Scientists Sent to Auriga

A team of mercenaries and scientists land on the Auriga to retrieve alien specimens and save Ripley, amidst the chaos caused by the escaping Xenomorphs.

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Late in the timeline on the Auriga, year 2381

Ripley confronts the Newborn

Ripley faces the unique hybrid alien called the Newborn, a creature born from her own DNA combined with the Xenomorph, which displays unusual behavior.

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Final event of the story, year 2381

Destruction of the Auriga

The Auriga is destroyed after the crew sets explosives to eradicate the alien threat and escape the ship.