R8
Ripley 8
The eighth and first successful clone, carrying traits and memories from both Ripley and the alien queen.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Alien Resurrection1997
Know the clone. Follow the smugglers. Keep the new creature hidden.
What you need to know
Two hundred years after Ripley’s death, military scientists aboard the USM Auriga create a clone of her so they can remove and breed the alien queen reconstructed from her DNA. The cloning process has changed both Ripley and the aliens.
1 hour 49 minutesScience-fiction action horrorFourth film in release order
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
AC
Annalee Call
A young crew member of the smuggling ship Betty with a secret reason for targeting Ripley.
F
Frank Elgyn
Captain of the Betty and leader of the smugglers.
JD
Johner and Vriess
A violent mercenary and the Betty’s wheelchair-using engineer.
C
Christie
A highly capable Betty mercenary who uses paired wrist guns.
DW
Dr Wren
Auriga scientist protecting the breeding experiment.
DP
Dr Gediman and General Perez
Senior figures responsible for raising the captured aliens.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
Choose only a scene you have completed. If you are unsure, wait until you finish watching.
Optional story focusContains story details. Open after watching.
AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Graphic body horror, cloning abnormalities, creature violence, gore, kidnapping, strong language and death.
An unofficial, independently written viewing companion for Alien Resurrection (1997). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney, 20th Century Studios or the filmmakers. No official images, logos or film artwork are used.