It is a rare thing indeed to find a movie sequel that outstrips the original. Terminator 2, perhaps. The Godfather Part II, probably. The Dark Knight, definitely. But greater sequels are hard to find.

Alien is one of the most iconic sci-fi horror franchises of all time. But the director who started it all is not only done with the franchise, but is a bit disappointed in how its legacy turned out.

The hype was astronomically high when Steven Spielberg revealed a new science fiction film. With so many brilliant entries on his resume, many people assumed that his 2020s sci-fi flick would be as ...