The Xenomorph from the Alien franchise is undeniably one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its acidic blood, multiple mouths, and deadly claws, it revolutionized the space horror genre and instilled a new fear in audiences. Now, with the recent release of Alien: Romulus, fans might be eager to dive into a full rewatch of the entire series, including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

But what is the best way to watch these films? Here's a comprehensive guide to the Alien movies, sorted both by chronological order and release date.

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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 by Ridley Scott, and the newest standalone film by Fede Álvarez.

Alien: 6-Film Collection

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Alien: Romulus

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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's story begins in the first crossover film, AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Set in 2004, this film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson brings to life the epic battle between two iconic species, first seen in a 1989 comic. Humans uncover that Predators (known as Yautja) have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to the Xenomorph Queen's facehuggers to create adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. Unfortunately, the Predators' 2004 hunting trip takes a disastrous turn.

Alien vs. Predator
20th Century Fox
Aug 13, 2004
PG-13

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2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

This sequel, still set in the present day, continues the story from AVP. An Alien-Predator hybrid, dubbed the "Predalien," wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town. A veteran Predator arrives to clean up the mess, resulting in significant carnage. This was the last crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more details on the Predator series, check out our guide on the Predator movies in order.

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

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