What are the best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus? The new movie marks the seventh – ninth if you include Alien vs Predator – instalment in Ridley Scott’s long-running franchise, and frankly, there’s a lot to catch up on. Luckily, director Fede Álvarez’s film is intended to be a standalone sequel that harkens back to the series’ roots by keeping the chest-busting action all in one haunted spaceship.
However, there’s no denying that you find more enjoyment in watching the newly released Alien: Romulus with some foundational Extraterrestrial knowledge – and that’s where we come in. This list of the 10 best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus will catch you up on the basics of the Alien timeline before you head to the cinema while also introducing you to other worlds created by Álvarez and Scott.
