Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide
The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters, known for its acid blood, multiple mouths, and deadly claws. This creature not only pioneered the space horror genre but also instilled a new kind of fear in an entire generation. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus, now streaming, fans might be eager to embark on a full rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films set on Earth.
If you're wondering about the best way to watch these films, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find comprehensive listings for the Alien movies in both chronological order and by release date.
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The Alien Movies in Chronological Order
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How Many Alien Movies Are There?
There are a total of nine movies in the Alien franchise — four in the mainline series of films, two Predator crossovers, two prequels from Ridley Scott, and the newest addition, a standalone movie from Fede Álvarez.
Alien: 6-Film Collection
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Alien: Romulus
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Alien: 35th Anniversary Edition
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Aliens
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Prometheus
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Alien Movies in (Chronological) Order
1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
The story of the Xenomorphs begins, time-wise, in the first of the two crossover films for the franchise, AVP. Set in 2004, Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, brought to life a "battle of the titans" concept that first originated in a 1989 comic. In the film, humans discover that Predators (aka the "Yautja") have been coming to Earth for thousands of years. Ancient cults worshipping them would sacrifice themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's brood — the facehuggers — producing adult Xenomorphs, so the Predators could hunt the "ultimate prey." Suffice it to say, things go badly during the Predators' 2004 hunting trip.
Alien vs. Predator20th Century FoxPG-13
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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Still set in modern times, and therefore preceding everything else in the Alien franchise, the crossover sequel Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up right where AVP left off. An Alien-Predator hybrid — the "Predalien" — is now on the loose in a small Colorado town. A skilled, veteran Predator arrives to help clean up the mess, and an ample amount of carnage ensues. This would be the final crossover film of the Alien franchise. For more information, you can see our guide to the Predator movies in order.
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