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Alien: Directed by Ridley Scott. With Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton. The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.
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Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon.
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Alien is a science fiction horror and action media franchise centered on the original film series which depicts warrant officer Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battles with an extraterrestrial lifeform, commonly referred to as the Alien ("Xenomorph"), and the prequel series following the exploits of the David 8 android (Michael ...
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There are a total of eight movies in the Alien franchise — four in the mainline series of films, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. There is a ninth film currently in development from Don't Breathe filmmaker Fede Alvarez, with Ridley Scott on board as a producer. It's set to begin filming in 2023 under the current title of Alien: Romulus.
1. AVP: Alien vs. Predator
The story of the Xenomorphs begins, time-wise, in the first of the two crossover films for the franchise, AVP. Set in 2004, Alien vs. Predator, from Resident Evil/Event Horizon's Paul W. S. Anderson, brought to life a "battle of the titans" concept that first originated in a 1989 comic. In the film, humans discover that Predators (aka the "Yautja") have been coming to Earth for thousands of years. Old cults worshipping them would sacrifice themselves to a Xenomorph Queen's brood -- the facehu...
2. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
Still set in our modern times, and therefore still happening before everything else in the Alien franchise, crossover sequel Aliens vs Predator: Requiem picks up right where AVP left off. An Alien-Predator hybrid -- the "Predalien" -- is now on the loose in a small Colorado town. A skilled, veteran Predator arrives to help clean up the mess and an ample amount of carnage ensues. This would be the final crossover film of the Alien franchise. You can see our guide to the Predator movies in orde...
3. Prometheus
Oscar-winning director Ridley Scott returned to the franchise he created in 1979 with the star-studded prequel film, Prometheus. Here, in the late 21st Century, Peter Weyland (presumedly a descendant of AVP's Charles Weyland) funds a cosmic trip into the unknown, following a star map left on Earth that might lead the crew of the Prometheus to the beings who created humankind. Sadly, the crew also stumbles across these creators' bio-weapon -- the Xenomorph. Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Id...
If you're looking to watch all the movies in theatrical release order, the correct list is below: 1. Alien (1979) 2. Aliens (1986) 3. Alien 3 (1992) 4. Alien Resurrection (1997) 5. AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004) 6. Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007) 7. Prometheus (2012) 8. Alien: Covenant (2017) 9. Alien: Romulus (TBA)
There's only one upcoming Alien movie that we know about, and it's Fede Alvarez's upcoming Alien project. Little is known about the upcoming film, but a synopsis has been sharedthat suggests we'll get a bunch of young folks stranded on a hostile planet. Fede Alvarez is a storied horror writer and director, so you can get excited without worrying to...
A guide to watch the Alien franchise in chronological and release order, from the crossover films with Predator to the prequels Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. Learn about the Xenomorphs, the creatures that terrorize the crew of the Nostromo and other space travelers.
Mar 3, 2023 · The ninth film in the franchise, directed by Fede Alvarez and written by Ridley Scott, will follow a group of young people on a distant world who face the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film will start shooting on March 9 in Budapest and has no release date set yet.
Nov 1, 2022 · Watch all the Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Covenant, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.
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