1986 sequel directed by James Cameron (6)

I believe the answer is:

aliens

(Other definitions for aliens that I've seen before include "Immigrants" , "Strange forms of life" , "Strangers, extraterrestrials" , "Life-forms assumed to exist beyond Earth" , "Foreigners or extraterrestrials" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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