As you likely know if you’re reading this article, April 26 (or 4/26) is celebrated by fans everywhere as Alien Day, as the date corresponds to the designation of the planet on which the film Aliens takes place, LV-426. Game publishers, Marvel, Disney, and even fans release special artwork and make big announcements on the date, and it’s become a yearly event to contemplate all things Alien.

While most are hoping for some major news about the upcoming sequel to Alien: Romulus or perhaps a trailer for the much-talked-about sequel to Alien: Isolation, I’m hoping we get a slew of other news that might not make as big of a splash. (Don’t get me wrong, I’d definitely kiss a Facehugger for those reveals too.) Part of what makes Alien Day so great are the unexpected tributes or announcements no one saw coming.

So here’s a few that I’m hoping for:

• Alien LEGO: I think it’s time we got a quality LEGO set for Alien. While the powers that be would likely release a set of the Nostromo with Big Chap and Ripley, I’ll be honest that I’d actually prefer a Hadley’s Hope set. Imagine a dual layered set that had the colony command center on one side, sewers beneath and an access tunnel that Bishop crawls through; while on the other side could be the Atmospheric Processor with the hive and Queen underneath. Instant buy for me!

• Alien 3 (Assembly Cut) 4K Physical Release: A lot has been made of the Assembly Cut of Alien 3 being made available for streaming on HBO Max. While this has been fantastic news for fans, the unfortunate reality of streaming is that it can be gone without a moment’s notice. As many have pointed out, owning physical media is now more important than ever. With the hype around the Assembly Cut, this would be a great time to make it available to everyone in crystal clear 4K.

• Alien Arcade Bundle for Consoles and PC: the Alien franchise has a celebrated history of shoot ’em up and beat ’em up arcade games. Aliens Versus Predator and Alien Armageddon are two examples that I always enjoyed but have a hard time tracking down. Yes, they are available to emulate, but I’d be happy to pay for copies of a physical edition I could enjoy on my Xbox and big-screen TV. Why not make a bundle that fans will be all over for Alien Day?

Beyond these long shots, I’m hoping that Titan Books announces a new Alien novel and that we get an update on the sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Alien: Rogue Incursion.

Tell us what you think! What are you hoping is announced or released for Alien Day 2026? Share your reactions in the comments below or join the conversation on Boss Rush Network’s Discord, Facebook, and Twitter.

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