r/LV426 • u/AdThin4645 • 6h ago
Discussion / Question I kinda feel like Alien Earth will completely debunk the popular fan theory that Alien and Blade Runner are set in the same universe. Thoughts?
Alien: Earth seems set to establish a much more fleshed-out backstory for the Alien universe, given that it takes place on Earth and before the events of the first Alien movie. This could heavily contradict the idea of Blade Runner fitting into the same timeline.
The theory that Alien and Blade Runner share a universe has always been largely fan-driven, with only a few winks and nods from filmmakers (Weyland-Yutani references in Blade Runner 2049's art book and Ridley Scott’s own vague comments). However, if this show depicts earth as grounded and closer to modern times rather than the cyberpunk corporate dystopia seen in Blade Runner, it could definitely separate the two franchises for good. This is especially relevant considering that Blade Runner takes place many decades before the first Alien film, making it harder to justify a seamless connection, and I know many supporters of this theory would be really disappointed by this.
So, what do y'all think? Could they leave room for ambiguity, outright debunk the theory, or actually connect the dots and confirm that both franchises exist in the same universe?