And frankly, that is a much more interesting species of sequel.
Test audiences "hated it." They wanted a happy ending. They wanted Madsen to get the girl. MGM apparently demanded a "more hopeful" conclusion, leading to the rushed, saccharine ending where everyone smiles while a planet-killing alien race just… gives up. Species 2 Deleted Scenes
The most jarring deletion in Species II involves the character of Laura Baker (portrayed by an unhinged and brilliant Marg Helgenberger). In the theatrical release, Laura—the empathetic scientist from the first film—is reduced to a secondary role, seemingly over her survivor’s guilt and obsessed with capturing the new alien, Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard). And frankly, that is a much more interesting
But what if there was even more chaos left on the cutting room floor? For fans of B-movie archaeology, the Species II deleted scenes offer a treasure trove of alternate character arcs, even more graphic violence, and a glimpse at a slightly smarter movie buried under the studio’s demand for "more guts, more sex." MGM apparently demanded a "more hopeful" conclusion, leading
Look for the Species II: Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray (Shout! Factory, 2010) or the rare "Collector's Edition" DVD. Do not rely on streaming versions, which almost always use the sanitized theatrical cut. The lost scenes are worth the hunt.