"Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide"

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever conceived. With its acid blood, multiple mouths, and lethal claws, this creature single-handedly pioneered the space horror genre and instilled fear in an entire generation. With Alien: Romulus now available for streaming, you might be inspired to embark on a comprehensive rewatch of the entire Alien series, including the Alien/Predator crossovers set on Earth.

Wondering about the best way to watch these films? We've outlined the full list of Alien movies, arranged both in chronological order and by their release dates.

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The Alien Movies in Chronological Order

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How Many Alien Movies Are There?

The Alien franchise comprises a total of nine movies—four in the main series, two Predator crossovers, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest standalone film, 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 Xenomorph's story begins in the first of the two crossover films, AVP. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, known for Resident Evil and Event Horizon, this film introduces the "battle of the titans" concept that originated in a 1989 comic. Set in 2004, it reveals that Predators (Yautja) have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to Xenomorph facehuggers to create adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. Predictably, the 2004 hunting trip does not 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 series, the sequel Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up directly after AVP. A hybrid creature, the "Predalien," is loose in a small Colorado town, and a veteran Predator arrives to contain the chaos. This film marks the final crossover in the Alien franchise. For more information on the Predator series, check out our guide to the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Davis Entertainment

Dec 25, 2007

R

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