Watch Alien Movies: Chronological Order Guide

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters, renowned for its acid blood, multiple sets of jaws, and lethal claws. This creature not only pioneered the space horror genre but also instilled a new level of fear in audiences worldwide. With the release of "Alien: Romulus" now streaming, you might be inspired to dive into a complete rewatch of the Alien saga, including the crossover films with the Predator series, which are set on Earth.

Curious about the best sequence to watch these films? We've compiled a comprehensive guide listing the Alien movies in both chronological and release order.

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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, encompassing four mainline films, two crossover entries with the Predator series, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest addition, a standalone film 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 saga begins chronologically with "AVP: Alien vs. Predator," the first of the franchise's crossover films. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, known for Resident Evil and Event Horizon, this movie introduces the epic "battle of the titans" concept originally seen in a 1989 comic. Set in 2004, it reveals that Predators, known as "Yautja," have visited Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to Xenomorph facehuggers to spawn adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as the ultimate prey. Unfortunately, the Predators' 2004 hunting expedition goes awry.

Alien vs. Predator20th Century FoxAug 13, 2004PG-13

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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Continuing in modern times, before the main Alien series, "Aliens vs Predator: Requiem" directly follows the events of "AVP." The film introduces an Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," causing havoc in a small Colorado town. A seasoned Predator arrives to rectify the situation, leading to intense action. This marked the final Alien-Predator crossover film. For more on the Predator series, check our guide on how to watch the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: RequiemDavis EntertainmentDec 25, 2007R

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