Alien Day, celebrated on April 26, is an annual holiday that honors the popular sci-fi movie franchise known as Alien, know the leaks and announcements in 2023
With a devoted fanbase and a rich history spanning multiple films, Alien Day has become a significant event for fans to come together and celebrate their love for the franchise.
What is Alien Day on April 26 2023, announcements, leaks, meaning
Alien franchise announcements that are being prepared for Alien Day 2023 (April 26th) according to leaks
-Aliens: Dark Descent – Release Date/Gameplay Trailer (Fall 2023)
-Aliens Fireteam Elite – Announcement of Free DLC (Will release within 2 months of the announcement)
-Aliens VR Gameplay trailer (Unknown release date)
-Alien Dead By Daylight Chapter (May-June release)
-Release of a new Marvel Alien comic alongside the announcement of a new one
-New merch announcements, new toys, clothing and statues
-Small Teasers for the Alien TV Series, nothing big on this one
Alien Day: A celebration of a Sci-Fi franchise
The Alien movie franchise, which began in 1979 with the release of the first film, has gained a massive following of devoted fans over the years. Alien Day, similar to other pop culture holidays like Star Wars Day, sees fans coming together to celebrate their love for the franchise through various activities and events.
From social media buzz to fan art, cosplay, and in-person screenings, Alien Day has become a day for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Alien and share their passion for the sci-fi franchise.
Alien Day origin
The significance of April 26 for Alien Day lies in the name of the moon where the Xenomorphs, the extraterrestrial creatures from the franchise, were discovered in the first film. LV-426, the name of the moon, resembles the date 4/26, and fans of the franchise started celebrating Alien Day on this date almost a decade ago.
About Alien movie franchise
The Alien movie franchise consists of a total of eight films, with the original series comprising of four films, Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). The franchise revolves around warrant officer Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, who battles against the menacing Xenomorphs.
Other notable cast members in the franchise include Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, and Ian Holm. In addition to the original series, there are also two crossover films, Alien vs Predator (2004) and Alien vs Predator: Requiem (2007), and two prequel films, Prometheus (2014) and Alien: Covenant (2017).
Fans on Alien Day
Alien Day has become a day for fans to come together and celebrate their passion for the franchise through various activities and events. Social media plays a significant role in Alien Day celebrations, with fans taking to platforms like Twitter to share their love for the franchise, post photos of aliens, and engage in discussions.
Many fans also organize movie marathons, rewatching the Alien films in chronological order or their preferred sequence to fully immerse themselves in the world of the franchise. Some fans create and share fan art, cosplay as their favorite characters, and participate in online contests or giveaways organized by 20th Century Fox or other fan communities.
In-person events, such as special screenings, panel discussions, and meetups, are also organized by fans and studios to further commemorate the occasion and create a sense of community among Alien fans.