In 1984, Cameron was hired to write a sequel to First Blood; it was rewritten by Sylvester Stallone and released as Rambo: First Blood Part II. Cameron was then hired to write and direct a sequel to Alien (1979), a science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. Like the original, the sequel Aliens (1986) featured Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. Aliens follows Ripley as she helps a group of marines fight off extraterrestrials. Despite conflicts with cast and crew during production, and having to replace one of the lead actors — James Remar with Michael Biehn — Aliens was a box office success, generating over $130 million worldwide. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1987; Best Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. It won awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. In addition, Weaver and the film made the cover of Time in July 1986.
in 1984 cameron was hired to write a sequel to first blood; it was rewritten by sylvester stallone and released as rambo first blood part ii cameron was then hired to write and direct a sequel to alien (1979) a science fiction horror film directed by ridley scott like the original the sequel aliens (1986) featured sigourney weaver as ellen ripley aliens follows ripley as she helps a group of marines fight off extraterrestrials despite conflicts with cast and crew during production and having to replace one of the lead actors — james remar with michael biehn — aliens was a box office success generating over $130 million worldwide the film was nominated for seven academy awards in 1987; best actress best art direction best film editing best original score and best sound it won awards for best sound editing and best visual effects in addition weaver and the film made the cover of time in july 1986