How to Watch the Alien Movies in Chronological Order

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is undoubtedly one of the most chilling and iconic movie monsters ever created. With its acid blood, multiple mouths, and deadly claws, it revolutionized the space horror genre and instilled fear in an entire generation. Now, with Alien: Romulus streaming, you might be inspired to embark on a full rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films set on Earth.

If you're wondering about the best way to watch these movies, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find comprehensive lists of the Alien movies, organized 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?

There are a total of nine movies in the Alien franchise — four in the mainline series of films, two Predator crossovers, two prequels from Ridley Scott, and the newest standalone addition 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, time-wise, in the first of the two crossover films for the franchise, AVP. Set in 2004, Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, brings to life a "battle of the titans" concept that originated in a 1989 comic. In the film, humans discover that Predators (also known as the "Yautja") have been visiting Earth for thousands of years. Ancient cults would sacrifice themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's brood — the facehuggers — producing adult Xenomorphs, allowing the Predators to hunt the "ultimate prey." Unfortunately, things go awry during the Predators' 2004 hunting expedition.

Alien vs. Predator

20th Century Fox

Aug 13, 2004

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 picks up where AVP left off. 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 was the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, see our guide to watching the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Davis Entertainment

Dec 25, 2007

R

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