Character introductions are shortened, removing unnecessary dialogue that made the scientific crew appear unprofessional in the original cut. 2. Restoring the Horror and Suspense
, this "Special Edition" aims to make the film more cohesive and atmospheric. Fans often prefer this version because it restores essential context that was removed from the theatrical release. Restored Narrative: Fans often prefer this version because it restores
The "BRRip" source is evident here. The 1080p resolution holds up well on smaller screens, but on a 4K monitor, the limitations of the x264 encode start to show. There is occasional macro-blocking in dark scenes—a common issue with Xenomorph-heavy sequences—but the color grading remains faithful to the original Blu-ray source. The "Special Edition" cuts are mostly seamless; however, there are two instances where the audio bitrate shifts noticeably, reminding you that this is a fan project. There is occasional macro-blocking in dark scenes—a common
: Replaces and shifts musical cues, often leaning on themes from the original 1979 Alien to enhance the atmosphere. Technical Specifications (m2g Release) but on a 4K monitor
While the A9 edit is highly rated, other popular fan cuts offer different approaches:
Review: Alien: Covenant (A9 Prometheus 1080p Special Edition Fan Edit)
: The fan edit significantly reduces unnecessary humor and "silly" dialogue, moving the tone closer to the original 1979 Visual and Audio Refinement Color Correction