"Alien Movies: Chronological Viewing Guide"

The Xenomorph from the Alien franchise stands out as one of the most iconic and terrifying movie monsters ever created, with its unique features like acid blood, inner jaws, and deadly claws. This creature single-handedly launched the space horror genre and instilled a new kind of fear in audiences. With the recent release of Alien: Romulus now streaming, many fans are inspired to revisit the entire saga, including the crossover films with the Predator series, which are set on Earth.

Are you wondering about the best way to watch these films? We've got you covered with a detailed guide on how to watch the Alien movies in both chronological order and by release date.

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How Many Alien Movies Are There?

There are a total of nine movies in the Alien franchise. This includes four in the main series, two crossover films with the Predator franchise, two prequels directed by Ridley Scott, and the latest standalone film, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez.

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Alien Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The Xenomorph story begins in the first crossover film, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, set in 2004. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, this film explores the ancient battle between the Predators and the Xenomorphs. Humans uncover that the Predators have been visiting Earth for millennia, with ancient cults sacrificing themselves to the Xenomorph Queen's facehuggers, resulting in adult Xenomorphs for the Predators to hunt. The 2004 expedition turns disastrous, sparking chaos.

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, the "Predalien," wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town. A veteran Predator arrives to clean up the mess, leading to intense confrontations. This film concludes the Alien-Predator crossover series.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem

Davis Entertainment

Dec 25, 2007

R

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