Aliens have long held a place in the heart of cinema. Invading the sci-fi, horror, and comedy genres, they have been appearing on screens since before special effects could really do them justice.

When interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS exhibited some peculiar movements, speculation arose regarding potential alien origins.

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose bestselling books about the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him fame among paranormal enthusiasts and scorn from ...