Alien 3’s Original Ending Explained (& Why It Was Changed)

Alien 3 was forced to change its ending at the last minute due to a rival blockbuster. Alien 3 ranks alongside the likes of Apocalypse Now and World War Z when it comes to nightmarish productions. The sequel spent years in development hell before David Fincher was hired to direct, but from an incomplete script to creative disagreements and other production hassles, the project appeared cursed. The film was a critical and commercial disappointment upon release, though it has received some reevaluation over the years.