The Xenomorph from the Alien franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its unique features such as acid blood, multiple mouths, and menacing claws, it not only pioneered the space horror genre but also instilled a new kind of fear in an entire generation. With the release of Alien: Romulus, now streaming, fans might be eager to revisit the entire Alien saga, including the Alien/Predator crossover films, which are set on Earth.
If you're planning a full rewatch, you might be wondering about the best order to watch the films. We've got you covered with detailed 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?
The Alien franchise boasts a total of nine movies — four mainline films, two Predator crossovers, two prequels from Ridley Scott, and the latest standalone movie, Alien: Romulus, directed by 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 chronological journey of the Xenomorphs begins with the first crossover film, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. Set in 2004, the film introduces a thrilling "battle of the titans" concept, originally from a 1989 comic. In the story, humans discover that the Predators (known as "Yautja") have been visiting Earth for millennia. Ancient cults would sacrifice themselves to the Xenomorph Queen's facehuggers, spawning adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as their ultimate prey. However, their 2004 hunting expedition goes awry.
Alien vs. Predator
20th Century Fox
PG-13
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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Continuing in our modern era, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up where AVP left off. The sequel introduces an Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," wreaking havoc in a small Colorado town. A seasoned Predator arrives to clean up the mess, leading to intense carnage. This marks the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more information, check out our guide to the Predator movies in order.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Davis Entertainment
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