Aliens_
OSCAR WINNER
"This time it's war."
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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29 countries
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1 country
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Aliens earned $183.3M worldwide on a $18.5M budget — a 891% return on investment.
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Year context
Aliens was released 40 years ago in 1986.
CAST (20)
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Carrie Henn
Newt
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks
Paul Reiser
Burke
Lance Henriksen
Bishop
Bill Paxton
Private Hudson
William Hope
Lieutenant Gorman
Jenette Goldstein
Private Vasquez
Al Matthews
Sergeant Apone
Mark Rolston
Private Drake
Ricco Ross
Private Frost
Colette Hiller
Corporal Ferro
Daniel Kash
Private Spunkmeyer
Cynthia Dale Scott
Corporal Dietrich
TT
Tip Tipping
Private Crowe
TS
Trevor Steedman
Private Wierzbowski
Paul Maxwell
Van Leuwen
Valerie Colgan
ECA Rep
Alan Polonsky
Insurance Man
Alibe Parsons
Med Tech
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$18.5M
Budget
$183.3M
Revenue
+891%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
20th Century Studios
Brandywine Productions
AWARDS (9)
B
Saturn Award for Best Director
1987
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
1987
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects
1987
WON
B
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
1987
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (10,590 votes)
Popularity
16
Budget
$18,500,000
Box Office
$183,316,455
Profit
+$164,816,455
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Aliens about?
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
How long is Aliens?
Aliens has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who directed Aliens?
Aliens was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in Aliens?
The cast of Aliens includes Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen.
How much did Aliens make at the box office?
Aliens earned $183,316,455 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,500,000.
What is the rating of Aliens?
Aliens has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 10,590 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Thriller
Science Fiction
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