Initial development and writing of the Alien³ screenplay began, focusing on continuing the Alien franchise's story.
David Fincher was appointed as the director of Alien³, marking his feature film directorial debut.
Principal photography for Alien³ commenced, involving new sets and locations to realize the film's dark atmosphere.
The film faced extensive post-production challenges, including editing disputes, visual effects problems, and reshoots.
Alien³ was released in theaters worldwide, receiving mixed reviews and generating notable box office revenue.
The escape pod from the Sulaco crashes on Fiorina 'Fury' 161, and Ripley is the sole survivor.
Ripley is found by the prisoners and introduced into the penal colony on Fiorina 161.
A facehugger reveals itself and a new Xenomorph is born, killing some of the inmates and causing chaos.
Ripley discovers she has been implanted with an Alien Queen embryo inside her body.
To prevent the Alien Queen from growing and destroying Fiorina 161, Ripley throws herself into a furnace, ending her life and the alien threat.
