The 1989 sequel was a stinker, even with the original cast. This is just... ugh.
RE Sequel:
Well, yeah... it was a “been done already” situation. Like trying to make an Animal House sequel. You can’t. The “magic” is in the first one, always.
The only sequel I ever enjoyed more than the original was “Aliens” - the second of the series. It was just one kick-ass movie, and very well-done.
Another one that I enjoyed was the 1982 version of “The Thing” with Kurt Russell; in 2011 a Prequel came out, of the same title, that showed the Norwegian team that actually found the alien ship. That one ENDS where the 1982 version begins - with the helicopter chasing the dog/alien clone.
I thought it VERY well done.
“Prometheus”, on the other hand, was a disappointment - that was supposed to be the “Alien” prequel. Could have been much better.