James Cameron, the renowned director behind the Avatar and Terminator franchises, has expressed his strong disapproval of a significant decision made in the Alien series. In a recent podcast interview, Cameron criticized the choice made in Alien 3, the third installment in the iconic sci-fi horror franchise, as the "stupidest f****** thing" the series did after his departure. The director's frustration stems from the abrupt and seemingly unnecessary deaths of three beloved characters: Corporal Hicks, Newt, and Bishop. Cameron's disappointment is particularly notable given his earlier work on Aliens, which built a strong foundation for these characters, only to have them brutally killed off in the next film. This decision, according to Cameron, went against the fans' expectations and the positive reception of the previous film, Aliens. Despite his criticism, Cameron acknowledges that David Fincher, who directed Alien 3, was a rising director at the time and was influenced by other voices, allowing him some leniency. The story of Alien 3 begins with the starship USS Sulaco en route to Earth, but a stowaway facehugger causes a fire, leading to a crash landing on a planet with a high-security prison. The characters' deaths are depicted off-screen, leaving fans feeling betrayed and questioning the franchise's direction. The controversy surrounding this decision has sparked debates among fans, with some defending Fincher's choices and others criticizing the abrupt end to the beloved characters' arcs. The Alien franchise, however, continues to thrive with new installments like Alien: Earth and Alien: Romulus, as well as the Predator franchise, offering a promising future for fans of the series.
