Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide

The Xenomorph from the Alien franchise is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its signature acid blood, multiple sets of deadly teeth, and menacing claws, this creature revolutionized the space horror genre and became a new symbol of fear for an entire generation. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus now available for streaming, fans are eager to dive back into the full Alien saga, including the thrilling Alien vs. Predator films set on Earth.

If you're planning a rewatch, you might be wondering about the best viewing order. We've got you covered with detailed lists of the Alien movies, arranged both chronologically 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. These include four mainline films, two Predator crossovers, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest addition, a standalone film 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 saga of the Xenomorphs begins in the first of the two crossover films, AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, this film is set in 2004 and introduces the epic "battle of the titans" concept, originally from a 1989 comic. Here, humans uncover that Predators, known as the "Yautja," have been visiting Earth for millennia. Ancient cults worshipped them, sacrificing themselves to the Xenomorph Queen's brood, the facehuggers, to spawn adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as the "ultimate prey." Unfortunately, their 2004 hunting expedition doesn't go as planned.

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 and preceding the rest of the Alien franchise, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up immediately after AVP. This sequel features an Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," wreaking havoc in a small Colorado town. A seasoned Predator arrives to clean up the mess, leading to a substantial amount of carnage. This would be the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, check out our guide on how to watch the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Davis Entertainment
Dec 25, 2007
R

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