Alien vs. Predator 3 - Sequel or Reboot the franchise?

AVP 3 IS HAPPENING?!

I think right now, probably not a good idea. After all, the Alien universe and the Predator universes are being remapped and reshaped and I think they r focused on these two for the moment. You're right though, if they are serious about it,  they will get a good writer and director who will take this seriously rather than not. For right now, in my opinion, I don't think it is the right time, maybe a few years out. Right now the focus is on Alien and the universe, especially when we see what Blomkamp has in store and Shane Black's Predator and his direction. 

I too also grew up in the 90s when Darkhouse did the series and it was great.

They really should just leave it alone! No sequels. No re-boots. Just leave it!

I think it would be a very naïve move from them to think that they could make profit and regain the support of the fans.

Bottom line is; the AVP project didn't work. They should just keep the two universes separate.

Move on! Do something new and original! 

please no more AVP, the first movie was utter crap!

The second movie was crap too but at least it used the source material.

I mean if they did another it'd pretty much have to be at least a soft reboot. I don't think they could continue directly from AVP:R, and that movie is best left forgotten.

There's no need to reboot anything.  Just don't reference the previous films.

If Covenant and The Predator do well I don't imagine we'll be seeing another AvP any time soon.

I think both AVPs need to be forgotten, forever!

With the amount of emphasis Studios are putting on their breadwinning franchises, by means of spin-offs, sequels and prequels, I absolutely see Fox toying with the idea of revisiting AvP. If they can regain the interest and value the Alien and Predator franchises once had, why not? History does have a knack for repeating itself.

Hopefully this time, they realize that quality outweighs quantity. It will all depend on he reception these new films receive, but I don't doubt for a minute it's not something on the minds of the suits pulling the strings.

@Chris - "Hopefully this time, they realize that quality outweighs quantity."

The fact of the matter is; they never do realize.

It's like the board of directors know nothing about quality film. Well, that's how it appears to me sometimes.

We keep hoping that they will come up with the goods every time a film that we may be interested in is in development, only to be disappointed time and time again.

After all these decades of quality films being made and then on the flip side, all the flops that have been made, surely they would have learnt the secret formula by now if they actually gave has much attention to the film as they do to the promotion.

Nope, they haven't a clue! They've always got to stick their fingers in the pie. It's about time these big Hollywood studio's gave all the creative freedoms an accomplished film maker requires. Otherwise they are going to end up churning out flop after flop after flop. That's not good for us and it certainly isn't good for them.

I think studios are being painted in a bad light here.

While they definitely do care about profits it's not like they don't want good movies to be associated with their names. While admittedly some films do seem like throw aways it's not like the studios don't usually try to make something entertaining.

As for having the formula down that's harder than it sounds, I'm not sure anyone has that 100%

@Chris- I definitely think this has been brought up, especially in the instance the new films of each franchise succeed. They've seen what not to do on the bright side, so maybe they could at least  learn from that.

I will however admit I like the first AVP. It's not great, but I'll find myself watching it every blue moon. I equate that to being more of a fan of the Predator franchise, than the Alien although I like both, the crossover seems to try to appeal to the Predator fans much more.

Just to add; when they funded AVP, they probably thought that they had a big money maker on their hands. But, it didn't do very well at the box office so what did they do? Made a sequel. How stupid can you get?

The first one flops so they think it would be a good idea to make a sequel. What kind of F**ked up logic is that? 

And now they're thinking of making another because "we think we're on to something this time!"

Duh!!! MOVE THE FUCK ON!

As long as each of the three factions have an intertwining progressive crossing paths & motivations to drive an Ultima Conclusion out & some Cannon Easter Eggs through any source of a continuance of AvP is all I would ever want to See (>^^)>

Sorry for that outburst I don't know what came over me lol

AVP and AVP 2 are modern day masterpieces. Why would anyone want to miss the opportunity to make another? FFS..On and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. Until... people realise they've had enough of shite film and shout "NO MORE!"  

Sorry!

Of course, I could always choose to not go see it. However, the fact that it existed would be akin to something like that burnt on stain you get in your roasting tray that just won't go, no matter how much you scrub. 

"Just to add; when they funded AVP, they probably thought that they had a big money maker on their hands. But, it didn't do very well at the box office so what did they do? Made a sequel. How stupid can you get?"

Both AvPs were quite financially successful.  $172m and $129m are both good returns on $60m and $40m budgets.

CHRIS PICARD - Oh, saints alive, I hope they leave that nonsense in the past - far in the past.

I thought the effects in AVP were very good. Plot holes galore and some questionable script and of course massive cannon mines! AVPR was just totally abysmal. I would love to see another movie. Doesn't nee to be a reboot, just another story. 

Let it be, I have watched the first AvP movie and it wasn't that good. For some reason it seems that they are afraid to try new things and go back to old concepts even though these concepts suck when put into reality. Well it is Fox that put Noomi back into Alien Covenant so what to expect?

I'd expect the survivor of a film to end up in the next one if that story is being continued.

What 'old concepts' did AvP use?

I am all for a reboot or a sequel. I don't care. 

I love all 3 predator films. I love Aliens 1,2,3, AvP and Prometheus 

AvP:R and Alien 4 are okay. I don't hate them. I always consider myself and easy going fan when it comes to quality or sequels. 

I'll never hate more of a movie I love.

Eg. I love all 7 Star Wars movies. And the shows. I love the prequels, yes. I love all 4 JP films. I love all 5 Terminators. I'll always love movie if it uses things from a franchise that I love, unless it is drastically changed.

I can't see myself enjoying an Independence Day sequel, as I'm am not a fan of the original, but don't hate it either. The sequel would have to be really good. But if it's a predator film. Cast I don't know, some mix of CGI and props, good score and some mythology to explore, I'm all down for it.

The only franchise I could ever be seriously pissed off with is if they ruined either Star Wars or JP. Predator, Alien, Jaws, etc. I can forgive.

That's my in put.