Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created, known for its acid blood, multiple mouths, and deadly claws. It revolutionized the space horror genre and became a new nightmare for an entire generation. With the release of Alien: Romulus now streaming, fans might be eager to dive into a full rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films set on Earth.

Wondering about the best way to watch these films? We've got you covered with detailed lists of the Alien movies in both chronological and release order.

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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, two Predator crossovers, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest standalone film 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 Xenomorph story begins in the first of the two crossover films, AVP. Set in 2004, this film, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, brings to life the "battle of the titans" concept from a 1989 comic. It reveals that Predators (known as "Yautja") have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to Xenomorph facehuggers to create adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. Unfortunately, their 2004 hunting trip goes awry.

Alien vs. Predator

20th Century Fox

Aug 13, 2004

PG-13

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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Set in modern times, this sequel to AVP continues the story immediately after the first film. An Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town. A veteran Predator arrives to clean up the mess, leading to intense carnage. This was the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, check out our guide to the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Davis Entertainment

Dec 25, 2007

R

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