Widely hailed as one of the best chapters in its 45-year sci-fi horror saga, Alien: Romulus topped $314 million worldwide this weekend as already the second-biggest film of the seven-film franchise.

An uplifting, extraterrestrial-themed film is invading Netflix this holiday season, courtesy of an RIT alumnus. Stephen Chiodo ’76 (Professional Photographic Illustration) directed “Alien Xmas,” a ...