Filmmaker James Cameron has criticized "Alien 3," calling the decision to kill off key characters like Hicks, Newt, and Bishop in the film's opening "stupid." Cameron, who directed the sequel "Aliens," felt this move undermined the character development from his film. He noted that "Alien 3," directed by David Fincher, replaced these characters with convicts. Despite his critique, Cameron expressed admiration for Fincher's work and acknowledged the movie's difficult production.