James Cameron is considering a new version of "Aliens." In an interview with Letterboxd, the director revealed that he is discussing the possibility of a 3D re-release of the cult 1986 sci-fi action film. According to him, modern tools for creating image depth have significantly improved, and the film itself still attracts audiences 38 years later.
"We're thinking about doing 'Aliens' in 3D, because the tools for depth conversion are so much better now. So I think we'll probably do that – it'll be interesting. That film still holds up, people still go back to it."
Cameron has long been one of the main proponents of 3D in cinema. He has previously released 3D versions of "Titanic" and "Terminator 2," and has repeatedly defended the use of 3D and high frame rates in the "Avatar" film series.
The timing of a possible release for the new version of "Aliens" is currently unknown. Cameron is currently focused on the "Avatar" franchise, which he intends to complete by releasing the fourth and fifth films. He did not specify whether work on the 3D version of "Aliens" would proceed in parallel.