The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is one of the coolest and most nefarious movie monsters ever created, known for its acid blood, multiple mouths, and deadly claws. It essentially pioneered the space horror genre and has been a terrifying boogeyman for generations. With the release of Alien: Romulus now available for streaming, fans might be inspired to embark on a complete rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films, which are 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 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 from Ridley Scott, and the newest 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 story of the Xenomorphs begins in the first of the two crossover films, AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Set in 2004, this film, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, brought the iconic "battle of the titans" concept from a 1989 comic to life. It reveals that Predators, also known as the "Yautja," have been visiting Earth for thousands of years, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's brood—the facehuggers—to produce adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as the "ultimate prey." Unfortunately, the 2004 hunting trip goes awry.
Alien vs. Predator
20th Century Fox
PG-13
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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Set in modern times and occurring before the rest of the Alien franchise, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem continues directly from where AVP left off. An Alien-Predator hybrid, known as the "Predalien," is loose in a small Colorado town. A skilled veteran Predator arrives to clean up the mess, resulting in a significant amount of carnage. This was the last crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more information, see our guide to the Predator movies in order.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Davis Entertainment
R
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