Project: ALF

Years after ALF was on his way home, the famed space fugitive is tracked to a hidden military facility where he is kept for observation. A small team of scientists and soldiers debate whether the world should know the truth about his presence, weighing public safety against the risk of sensationalism. The base becomes a nerve center for experiments and tense debate, as ALF's wit and improvisation break through the rigors of surveillance. He forms uneasy bonds with his guards, offering clever solutions to pressure situations and reflections on what it means to be protected by secrecy. Yet Colonel Milfoil grows more aggressive, eager to erase ALF and all Alien Life-Forms, raising the stakes for everyone involved. The relationship between ALF and his keepers adds warmth to the tense setup.

Directed by Dick Lowry, Project ALF aired in 1996 as a television movie extending the ALF universe. Based on characters created by Tom Patchett and Paul Fusco, it centers on ALF under careful government scrutiny, with Fusco supplying the iconic voice and a cast that includes Miguel Ferrer and Jensen Daggett.

There was no theatrical release, as this was produced for TV; consequently box office figures don't apply and ratings rather than grosses marked its reach in households across the country.

Project ALF leans on a beloved late 80s early 90s premise and features familiar faces like Miguel Ferrer and Martin Sheen, giving fans a nostalgic bridge between the classic series and new adventures. The movie nods to practical effects and warm character moments, reminding viewers that 1990s family science fiction thrived on humor and heart. That human warmth makes the fantasy feel grounded and familiar.

Reviews around the time noted its light humor and wholesome tone while balancing a spy thriller vibe with family friendly moments. The main themes confront secrecy versus exposure, loyalty to friends, and the ethics of sharing a non human ally with a wary world. Critics praised its balance of humor and message.