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Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide

Author: Connor Apr 11,2025

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. Known for its acid blood, multiple jaws, and deadly claws, it revolutionized the space horror genre and instilled fear in a whole generation. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus now available for streaming, fans might be eager to revisit the entire Alien series, including the crossover films with Predator, which are set on Earth.

To help you plan your marathon, we've compiled a guide to watching the Alien movies in both chronological order and by release date.

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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 — four in the main series, two Predator crossovers, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest 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 Xenomorphs' story begins in the first of the two crossover films, AVP, set in 2004. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, this film introduced the epic battle between the Xenomorphs and the Predators (known as the "Yautja"). Humans uncover that Predators have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to Xenomorphs to create the ultimate prey for the Predators. Unfortunately, the 2004 hunting trip goes disastrously wrong.

Alien vs. Predator

20th Century Fox

Aug 13, 2004

PG-13

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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Set in the present day, this sequel to AVP picks up immediately after the events of the first film. An Alien-Predator hybrid, known as the "Predalien," is unleashed in a small Colorado town. A veteran Predator arrives to clean up the chaos, resulting in a significant amount of destruction. This was the final crossover film in the Alien series. For more information, check out our guide to the Predator movies in order.