The Ninth Circle Edition addresses several common criticisms of the theatrical release:

While the theatrical cut of Alien: Covenant runs for 122 minutes, the Ninth Circle Edition reaches a total duration of 2 hours and 52 minutes .

It seamlessly weaves in short films and marketing clips that were originally released only online, such as:

: A prologue featuring the crew of the Covenant before they enter cryosleep.

The "WebRip" or high-quality digital versions are often found in 1080p resolution with 5.1 surround sound . Some versions have been re-encoded to a 2.39:1 aspect ratio to match the theatrical cinematic look more closely. Why Fans Seek This Version

: David’s transmission explaining his experiments with the "black goo" and the creation of the Xenomorph. "Phobos" : Psychological testing of the crew members.

: Detailing the journey of David and Elizabeth Shaw after the events of Prometheus .