"Watch Alien Movies: Chronological Guide"

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created. With its acid blood, multiple mouths, and menacing claws, it revolutionized the space horror genre and became the ultimate boogeyman for an entire generation. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus now streaming, you might be inspired to embark on a full rewatch of the Alien franchise, including the Alien/Predator crossover films, which take place on Earth.

To help you navigate through this thrilling saga, we've compiled comprehensive lists of the Alien movies, organized both by chronological order and by release date.

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The Alien Movies in Chronological Order

9 ImagesHow Many Alien Movies Are There?

There are a total of nine movies in the Alien franchise — four in the mainline series of films, two Predator crossovers, two prequels from Ridley Scott, and the newest standalone movie from Fede Álvarez.

### Alien: 6-Film Collection

4See it at Amazon### Alien: Romulus

0See it at Amazon### Alien: 35th Anniversary Edition

2See it at Amazon### Aliens

1See it at Amazon### Prometheus

1See it at AmazonAlien Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Set in 2004, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, introduces the Xenomorphs' origin story within the franchise. This crossover film brings to life a concept that originated in a 1989 comic, featuring a battle between the iconic creatures. Humans discover that Predators (known as "Yautja") have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to Xenomorph Queens to produce adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. Unfortunately, the 2004 hunting trip doesn't go as planned.

Alien vs. Predator20th Century FoxAug 13, 2004PG-13

Powered byRent/BuyRent/BuyRent/BuyMore### 2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Set in the present day and continuing the Alien franchise timeline, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up immediately after AVP. An Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," is unleashed in a small Colorado town, causing chaos. A veteran Predator arrives to contain the situation, leading to intense and gruesome confrontations. This marks the final crossover film in the Alien franchise. For more on the Predator series, check out our guide to the Predator movies in order.

Aliens vs. Predator: RequiemDavis EntertainmentDec 25, 2007R

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