The Xenomorph, from the Alien franchise, is an iconic movie monster. Its acid blood, terrifying double mouth, and deadly claws defined the space horror genre and gave generations nightmares. With Alien: Romulus now streaming, you might be planning a franchise rewatch (including the Alien vs. Predator films, which are Earth-based). But what's the best viewing order? We've got you covered, with chronological and release date options.
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The Alien Movies in Chronological Order
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How Many Alien Movies Are There?
There are nine Alien films: four main entries, two Predator crossovers, two Ridley Scott prequels, and the recent standalone film by Fede Álvarez.
Alien Movies in Chronological Order
1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Chronologically, the Xenomorph saga begins with AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Set in 2004, this film from Paul W. S. Anderson depicts humans discovering that Predators have been hunting Xenomorphs on Earth for millennia, using human sacrifices to breed them. The 2004 hunt goes disastrously wrong.
Alien vs. Predator
20th Century Fox
PG-13
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2. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
Also set in the present day, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem follows the aftermath of the first film. A Predalien is loose in a Colorado town, and a Predator arrives to clean up the mess, resulting in significant carnage. This is the final crossover film.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Davis Entertainment
R
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3. Prometheus (2012)
Ridley Scott's prequel, Prometheus, follows a late 21st-century expedition following a star map to the creators of humanity. They encounter the Xenomorph's origins. Stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, and Charlize Theron.
Prometheus
Scott Free Productions
R
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4. Alien: Covenant (2017)
Eleven years after Prometheus, Alien: Covenant follows a colonization ship crew who investigate a distress signal, encountering sinister elements connected to the previous film.
Alien: Covenant
Scott Free Productions
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5. Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott's original Alien follows a commercial spaceship crew's encounter with Xenomorph eggs on a remote moon.
Alien
Scott Free Productions
R
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