As the peerless "Aliens" turns 40, here are 26 reasons it's still the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time.

Legacy Effects' Oscar-nominated duo Shane Mahan and Lindsay MacGowan share tales from the trenches of 1986's 'Aliens' ...

The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver ...

Looking back at the franchise's big screen moments.

In 1986, James Cameron achieved the feat of giving the cult film “Alien” a sequel that is both equal and independent.

40 years later, James Cameron's follow-up remains the clearest blueprint for expanding a franchise without repeating it.

Forty years ago today, on July 18, 1986, 20th Century Fox put a sequel into American theaters that had no business working.

Released 40 years ago today, one of the 'best action movie of all time' barely made it to theaters after a nightmare ...