"Aliens" success resulted in immediate discussion of a sequel after its release. "Alien 3" was not released until 1992, however, after a tumultuous development with multiple writers and directors; Cameron did not return, since he was pursuing other projects. Its story follows Ripley after she becomes trapped with an alien creature on the prison planet Fiorina 161. The film was financially successful, but "generally panned" by critics. Fincher disowned the film after its release, citing studio interference. The film notably killed the Hicks and Newt characters off-screen. Biehn called it one of his greatest disappointments and refused permission for the use of his likeness in the sequel. About the treatment of his characters, Cameron said: