Disney to Launch a Kids Book Adaptation of Ridley Scott’s Alien

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Disney to Launch a Kids Book Adaptation of Ridley Scott’s Alien

20th Century Studios has partnered with Penguin Random House for the upcoming release of an Alien kids book titled A Is for Alien: An ABC Book, based on Ridley Scott’s iconic sci-fi horror movie.

Described as a “lighthearted reimagining” of the 1979 movie, A Is for Alien: An ABC Book will introduce Ripley and her crew embark on a space adventure. The book is slated to be published on July 9, 2024.

FX to Launch an Alien Prequel Series

20th Century Studios is continuing to expand the Alien franchise with the upcoming untitled Alien series which hails from writer-director Noah Hawley. Set as the first-ever Alien story set on Earth, the prequel stars Alex Lawther, Sydney Chandler, Kit Young, Samuel Blenkin as Boy Kavalier, Essie Davis as Dame Silvia, and Adarsh Gourav as Slightly.

According to Hawley, the series will explore the more grounded aspects of the franchise. The director also touched on the inclusion of Weyland-Yutani — the massive corporation that’s found in nearly every Alien property — and how he plans to deliver a series that both captures the horror-action aspect of the Alien franchise and explores other themes established in the world.

The project is executive produced by Hawley, Ridley Scott, and Dana Gonzales, with Chris Lowenstein production. In addition to the upcoming FX series, 20th Century Studios is also set to release a brand new installment to the Alien film franchise titled Alien: Romulus, which hails from director Fede Álvarez.