How to Watch the Alien Movies in Chronological Order

The Xenomorph from the Alien franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its distinctive acid blood, multiple jaws, and deadly claws, this creature revolutionized the space horror genre and instilled fear in a generation. With the release of Alien: Romulus now streaming, fans might be eager to dive into a full rewatch of the franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossovers, which are set on Earth. But what's the best way to watch these films? We've got you covered with lists for both chronological and release date orders.

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How to Watch 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. This includes four mainline films, 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 story begins with AVP: Alien vs. Predator, set in 2004. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, this film introduces the concept of a "battle of the titans," originally from a 1989 comic. It reveals that Predators, known as Yautja, have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing humans to Xenomorph facehuggers to create adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. Unfortunately, their 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, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem continues the story from AVP. An Alien-Predator hybrid, known as the "Predalien," is unleashed in a small Colorado town. A seasoned Predator arrives to contain the chaos, leading to a high-stakes battle. This was the last crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, see our guide to the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Davis Entertainment Dec 25, 2007 R

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