In these science fiction books, extraterrestrial beings are sympathetic, horrifying and everything in between.

Sigourney Weaver is seriously considering reprising one of her best-known roles after reading an “extraordinary” script featuring a potential new storyline for her character. Weaver, 76, shot to fame ...

Don’t expect a straightforward timeline, because continuity is a mess with the Alien and Predator timelines (even if, as in this list, you choose to ignore tie-in comics, novels, and games). Predator: ...