Alien³
Alien³ loses more than it wins in every round — and 39% across 142 matchups is well below the 50% that would mean just holding even. Fincher's notorious debut remains one of the most polarizing franchise sequels ever made. The voters who respect its bleakness are passionate, but they're outnumbered by the ones who never forgave it. 1.4s average. Quick enough to suggest a snap judgment, slow enough to involve a flicker of thought.
Synopsis
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Below average at every stage. The opening at 47% come closest to competitive, but "closest to competitive" is the ceiling — the bracket doesn't get easier for Alien³ at any point.
The closest rivalry is with Alien: Romulus at 47% — a matchup tight enough that a handful of votes could flip the lead. Alien³ owns AVP: Alien vs. Predator at 71% but Aliens flips the script entirely: just 11%.
In All the Alien Movies, Ranked, Alien³ regularly reaches the final — then runs into Alien. At 33%, it hasn't found the answer.
In David Fincher's filmography, Alien³ ranks #8 of 9. Se7en leads at 56%; The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at 38% trails.
#5 of 8 in All the Alien Movies, Ranked.
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