Alien movie series has been my absolute favorite. I still remember when I watched the first Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott back in 2018. The movie was released way before I was born but still it felt so good. I was in awe whenever I though about the struggle of producing a movie when VFX and computer graphic wasn’t that common.
I can easily say that one movie made me watch all movies in the series, along with the Predator series. To be honest, not every movie is as good as first Alien movie and most of them feels like a recreated version of the first couple of movies.
But, some movies like Alien: Romulus bring something different to the table in terms of visual effects, storyline, suspense, etc. So, yes, watching the entire series will be a fun ride.
And if you are planning to watch the entire series, we have listed them Chronological and Release Date order. You can find other details like IMDB rating and director name as well.
Predator, Alien Movies in Chronological Order
| # | Movie | Story Year / Setting | IMDb Rating* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prey (2022) | 1719 | 7.3/10 |
| 2 | Predator (1987) | 1987 | 7.8/10 |
| 3 | Predator 2 (1990) | 1997 | 6.3/10 |
| 4 | Alien vs. Predator (2004) | 2004 | 5.7/10 |
| 5 | Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) | 2004 (immediately after AVP) | 4.6/10 |
| 6 | Predators (2010) | early 21st century | 6.4/10 |
| 7 | The Predator (2018) | 2018 | 5.3/10 |
| 8 | Prometheus (2012) | 2089-2093 | 7.0/10 |
| 9 | Alien – Covenant (2017) | 2104 | 6.4/10 |
| 10 | Alien (1979) | 2122 | 8.4/10 |
| 11 | Alien – Romulus (2024) | 2142 | 7.1/10 |
| 12 | Aliens (1986) | 2179 | 8.3/10 |
| 13 | Alien 3 (1992) | 2179 (immediately follows Aliens) | 6.4/10 |
| 14 | Alien – Resurrection (1997) | 2379 | 6.2/10 |
Alien Movies in Order of Release
1. Alien (1979)
| IMDb rating | 8.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 1979 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
Description
The crew of the Nostromo investigates a distress signal from a desolate moon, only to encounter a deadly parasitic creature. Claustrophobic tension and unforgettable design make this the definitive sci-fi horror experience.
2. Aliens (1986)
| IMDb rating | 8.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 18, 1986 |
| Director | James Cameron |
Description
Ripley returns to LV-426 with a group of colonial marines to face an entire hive of Xenomorphs. The sequel trades slow-burn horror for action and intensity while maintaining its terrifying core.
3. Predator (1987)
| IMDb rating | 7.8/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 12, 1987 |
| Director | John McTiernan |
Description
In the jungles of Central America, a team of elite soldiers is hunted by an invisible extraterrestrial predator. Survival becomes the only mission in this gritty blend of action and horror.
4. Predator 2 (1990)
| IMDb rating | 6.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 21, 1990 |
| Director | Stephen Hopkins |
Description
The Predator moves from the jungle to the city, stalking gang members and police in Los Angeles. A relentless urban hunt pushes human law enforcement to its limits.
5. Alien 3 (1992)
| IMDb rating | 6.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 1992 |
| Director | David Fincher |
Description
After escaping LV-426, Ripley crash-lands on a prison planet but something deadly has followed her. The film strips the series back to its bleak, survivalist roots.
6. Alien: Resurrection (1997)
| IMDb rating | 6.2/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 26, 1997 |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Jeunet |
Description
Two centuries after Ripley’s death, she’s cloned by scientists experimenting with Xenomorph DNA. The result is a hybrid nightmare that reignites humanity’s oldest fear.
7. Alien vs. Predator (2004)
| IMDb rating | 5.7/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 13, 2004 |
| Director | Paul W. S. Anderson |
Description
Deep beneath Antarctica, explorers uncover an ancient pyramid that becomes the battleground between Predators and Xenomorphs. Humanity’s survival is a side note in their brutal war.
8. Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
| IMDb rating | 4.6/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 25, 2007 |
| Director | Colin and Greg Strause |
Description
Picking up right after AVP, a hybrid creature escapes into a Colorado town. As Xenomorphs spread and the Predator arrives to contain the outbreak, civilians become trapped in the crossfire.
9. Predators (2010)
| IMDb rating | 6.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 9, 2010 |
| Director | Nimród Antal |
Description
A group of killers and soldiers are abducted and dropped onto an alien planet. There, the Predators hunt them for sport — and the humans must turn on each other to survive.
10. Prometheus (2012)
| IMDb rating | 7.0/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 1, 2012 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
Description
Set before the events of Alien, a scientific expedition seeks the origins of humanity and instead finds the creators of the Xenomorph threat. Philosophical and visually stunning, it expands the mythology’s scope.
11. Alien: Covenant (2017)
| IMDb rating | 6.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 19, 2017 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
Description
The colony ship Covenant lands on an uncharted planet that hides horrifying secrets. As the crew uncovers the origins of the Xenomorph species, their mission turns into a fight for survival.
12. The Predator (2018)
| IMDb rating | 5.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 14, 2018 |
| Director | Shane Black |
Description
When Predators return to Earth, a ragtag group of soldiers and scientists must stop an impending invasion. The film blends self-aware humor with large-scale alien warfare.
13. Prey (2022)
| IMDb rating | 7.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 5, 2022 |
| Director | Dan Trachtenberg |
Description
Set in 1719, centuries before the original Predator, this prequel follows a young Comanche warrior who must outthink and outfight one of the galaxy’s first hunters to arrive on Earth.
14. Alien: Romulus (2024)
| IMDb rating | 7.1/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 16, 2024 |
| Director | Fede Álvarez |
Description
Between Alien and Aliens, a group of space colonists exploring a derelict station comes face to face with the nightmare Ripley once escaped. It bridges generations of horror in the Alien saga.
