A new film in the “Alien” series is just around the corner and that means it’s high time for a science fiction marathon.
Alien: Romulus is out August 16th, and that means a trip back to xenomorph-populated space. As with many decades-long film franchises, the chronological order of the films has become increasingly convoluted. Don’t worry, we’ve organized the timeline so you can easily browse through it.
This is your complete guide to watching all the Alien movies in order – chronologically or by release date.
Alien movies in chronological order
If you want a precise plan for watching the different Alien movies, don’t worry, we have what you need.
Here are all the “Alien” movies in chronological order:
- “AVP: Alien vs. Predator” (2004)
- “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)”
- “Prometheus” (2012)
- “Alien: Covenant” (2017)
- “Aliens” (1979)
- “Alien: Romulus” (2024)
- “Aliens” (1986)
- “Alien 3” (1992)
- “Alien: Resurrection” (1997)
Alien movies in order of release
If you’re not that interested in timelines and lore, you can watch the Alien movies in order of release as follows:
- “Aliens” (1979)
- “Aliens” (1986)
- “Alien 3” (1992)
- “Alien: Resurrection” (1997)
- “AVP: Alien vs. Predator” (2004)
- “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem” (2007)
- “Prometheus” (2012)
- “Alien: Covenant” (2017)
- “Alien: Romulus” (2024)
Where can you stream the Alien movies?
Luckily, all of the Alien films currently available can be streamed from one place. Everything – including the “AVP” films – can be streamed on Hulu. There’s still plenty of time for a series marathon.
“Alien: Romulus” will be released in theaters on August 16th.
