Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is undeniably one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its acid blood, multi-layered mouths, and deadly claws, it revolutionized the space horror genre and became a new nightmare for an entire generation. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus now available for streaming, many fans are eager to revisit the entire Alien saga, including the crossover films with Predator, which take place on Earth.

To help you navigate through the series, we've outlined the correct viewing order for the Alien movies, both in chronological sequence 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?

There are a total of nine movies in the Alien franchise — four in the mainline series, two Predator crossovers, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest standalone film 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 Xenomorph story begins chronologically with the first of the two crossover films, AVP. Set in 2004, this film, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, explores the "battle of the titans" concept first seen in a 1989 comic. In AVP, humans uncover that Predators (known as "Yautja") have been visiting Earth for millennia. Ancient cults would sacrifice themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's facehuggers, resulting in adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt as their ultimate prey. Unfortunately, the Predators' 2004 hunting trip goes awry.

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, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem continues directly from AVP. The sequel introduces an Alien-Predator hybrid known as the "Predalien," which wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town. A seasoned Predator arrives to deal with the situation, leading to a significant amount of carnage. This marks the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, check out our guide to watching the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Davis Entertainment

Dec 25, 2007

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