The Alien franchise may be returning to the narrative threads established over a decade ago. Ridley Scott, the visionary director who launched the series with his 1979 masterpiece, has confirmed that a new project is in development to potentially conclude his prequel trilogy.

After nearly a decade, Ridley Scott is returning to the Alien franchise with a contemporary take.

In the end, however, "The Dog Stars" turns out to be primarily a love story between Elordi and young widow Margaret Qualley — but because this is a Ridley Scott movie, the love story is subtle and bar...