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Which version of "Aliens" should I watch? (Patreon)

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2026-11-06 17:00:46
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Which version of "Aliens" should I watch?

  • Original Theatrical Cut 13
  • James Cameron's Extended Directors/Special Edition Cut 43
  • 2026-11-06
  • 56 votes
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I know that the original theatrical cut was not the version James Cameron wanted to release, so I'm curious which one you guys would prefer me to react to?

Comments

Erik Bjelke

It's a tough question. The Director's Cut includes some very good scenes and more development, but it is longer and the pacing is slower. Some will recommend the theatrical cut for first time, Director's Cut for rewatches. I'd recommend the Director's Cut every time, personally. Cameron himself says it's like "eighty miles of bad road," and that's the point.

Darj

I would suggest theatrical if that's your first foray into the Alien universe. It makes for a better standalone flick. But that's the only case. In every other situation, the special edition is by far the superior cut.

Inhonor Oftrip

First and foremost you won’t go wrong either way. While I overall prefer the Director’s cut, I think this may be like LoTR Theatrical vs Extended, where the theatrical may be better cinematically

Brett Oliver

Either one is a good watch. I think parts of the directors cut drag while other parts are amazing. Depends on how much more or less time you have to kill

Gábor Árki

It's not a significant change, but there is some extra character building and motivation in the extended cut due to why I slightly lean towards that. For the entry that it would really matter is Alien 3, where the assembly cut is significantly better in my opinion.

Alfy Veretto

I'm sure you will enjoy either version but I like the extended cut myself.

Garrick Smalley

I will join the band both are good. I say the theatrical first and for a reaction then if you would want a rewatch go director's. I think there was a reason Aliens became a cult movie before the director's cut was made.

Lee Aguera

I voted Director's Cut. I don't normally go in for DCs as I think its a little disingenuous to the theatrical cut, but for Aliens its absolutely a superior version.

Yoshio

For someone who is a hardcore sci-fi fan and might rewatch this many times, the theatrical cut makes sense for first watch as it's more mysterious. But for most people I'd recommend the DC from the start because it explains more and has some great scenes added.

Cei Stockport

The Directors Cut is superior and explains a few things that are sort of 'hand waved' away in the Theatrical release.

Zy

Definitely the director's cut. Not only do you get more exciting action scenes, but the tension is so much better handled.