The story follows the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo , who are awakened from cryosleep to investigate a distress signal from a desolate planetoid.

: Spawned a massive franchise, including sequels, prequels, crossovers, and video games.

⚠️ : The code "ID4098" appears to be an internal database or file-naming convention rather than a standard cinematic identifier.

: A creature attaches itself to executive officer Kane, bypassing the ship's defenses.

The film's "used future" aesthetic moved away from the sleek, sterile sci-fi of the past, opting for a gritty, industrial look.