The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is undeniably one of the coolest and most nefarious movie monsters ever created. With its acid blood, mouths-within-mouths, and diabolical claws, it has not only invented the space horror genre but also instilled fear in an entire generation. With the release of Alien: Romulus, now streaming, you might be inspired to embark on a full rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films set on Earth.
But what's the best order to watch these films? We've got you covered with detailed listings for the Alien movies, organized both in 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, two Predator crossovers, two prequels from Ridley Scott, and the newest 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 Xenomorph's story begins, chronologically, 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 originating from a 1989 comic. Humans discover that Predators, known as the "Yautja," have been visiting Earth for thousands of years. Ancient cults worshipped them and would sacrifice themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's brood — the facehuggers — to produce adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as the "ultimate prey." However, things take a disastrous turn during the Predators' 2004 hunting trip.
Alien vs. Predator
20th Century Fox
PG-13
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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Still set in modern times, and therefore before the rest of the Alien franchise, the crossover sequel Aliens vs Predator: Requiem continues the story directly from AVP. An Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," is now loose in a small Colorado town. A skilled, veteran Predator arrives to clean up the mess, leading to ample carnage. This marks the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more information on the Predator series, check out our guide on the Predator movies in order.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Davis Entertainment
R
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