James Cameron’s Greatest Sci-Fi Sequel Officially Returns for New 2027 Release
James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi classic Aliens is returning to the spotlight not with a new film, but with a high-end collectible: Prime 1 Studio has launched a statue of the film's iconic Queen Alien, marking a fresh moment of attention for the sequel 40 years after its release. The piece serves as a reminder of Cameron's directing legacy beyond the Avatar franchise, whose own future has recently come into question.
The nearly 30-inch statue is now available for pre-order at $8,699 and is expected to ship from November 2027. Aliens, which Cameron directed as a follow-up to Ridley Scott's 1979 original, grossed over $131 million against an $18 million budget and is widely regarded as one of the finest sequels in the genre.
- Prime 1 Studio unveils a Queen Alien statue from Cameron's Aliens.
- Nearly 30-inch figure costs $8,699, pre-orders open now.
- Ships from November 2027, marking the film's 40th anniversary.
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Prime 1 Studio, a company known for producing high-end, expensive collectible statues based on films and games, has released a new figure of the Queen Alien, the monstrous creature from James Cameron's 1986 film Aliens. This is not a new film or remake, but a piece of merchandise aimed at collectors, timed to mark 40 years since the movie's release.
Aliens was Cameron's sequel to Ridley Scott's original 1979 film Alien and went on to become a major commercial and critical success, often cited as one of the best sequels in film history. Cameron later became best known for directing the Avatar franchise, and this collectible has drawn renewed attention to his earlier work at a time when Avatar's future direction has also been a topic of discussion.
The statue itself is a large, detailed model measuring almost 30 inches and is priced at $8,699, with pre-orders open now and delivery expected from November 2027.