The Alien films in release order and in timeline order.
Release order — recommended
- Alien1979
- Aliens1986
- Prometheus2012
- Alien: Covenant2017
- Alien: Romulus2024
Alien and Aliens are the essential pair; the prequels are far more interesting once you know what they are building towards.
Timeline order
- Prometheus
- Alien: Covenant
- Alien
- Alien: Romulus
- Aliens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I watch the Alien films in?
Release order. Alien and Aliens are the essential pair, and the prequels are far more interesting once you know what they are building towards.
Are Prometheus and Covenant part of the Alien series?
Yes. They are prequels set decades before the original, exploring the origins of the creature and the engineers who made it.
Where does Alien: Romulus fit?
Between the first two films, Alien and Aliens.