TMDb/Alien: Romulus TV Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror classic launched a legendary franchise. Explore its iconic legacy, from Sigourney Weaver's Ripley to the 2024 revival. March 28, 2026 AceShowbiz - In 1979, filmmaker Ridley Scott revolutionized sci-fi horror by introducing audiences to a terrifying new universe. The original film not only launched an enduring franchise but also established Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley as an iconic final girl in cinema history.