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How to watch the 'Alien' movies in order

Everything you need to know about watching the "Alien" movies chronologically and in release order online.

Tom’s Guide

5 dark sci-fi movies on Prime Video with 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Prime Video has some of the darkest sci-fi movies you can find on a streaming platform, so I’m here to share the top picks with you.

Tom’s Guide

Best sci-fi movies with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

Here are the top 15 sci-fi movies boasting over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences alike.

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6 new 4K movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV+ this weekend

Find something brilliant to watch this weekend with our pick of the best new 4K movies and TV shows.

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My favorite movie of all time is returning to theaters — and I can’t wait to see it on the biggest screen possible

"Alien" is not just the best sci-fi movie of all time, but one of the best films ever created, period. And it's returning to theaters.

Tom’s Guide

Everything we know about 'Alien: Romulus'

Xenomorphs are invading the big screen once again with a movie from 'Evil Dead' helmer Fede Álvarez. Here's what we know about 'Alien: Romulus' so far.

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Why I Much Prefer Ridley Scott As A Director Of Historical Films Rather Than As A Director Of Sci-fi Movies

Ridley Scott may be more known for his sci-fi than his historical films, but I think there's a case to be made for why the latter is superior.

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The Scariest Sci-Fi Movie of 2024 Will Borrow a Trendy Franchise Trick

'Alien: Romulus' will take the sci-fi saga back to basics and fill in a gap in the timeline.

Inverse

Ridley Scott admits he was initially pissed off at James Cameron's Alien sequel

Napoleon director Ridley Scott admits he was feeling fragile when Cameron called him in 1982 due to Blade Runner's disappointing box office

Total Film

5 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Apple TV Plus and more

If you're struggling with what to watch this weekend, check out Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Insidious: The Red Door and more movie night hits

Tom’s Guide

Dead by Daylight's big Alien DLC confirms Ripley as the new survivor and reveals killer-exclusive map area

The Alien DLC adds underground tunnels accessible only by killers

Total Film

Dead By Daylight's newest chapter will bring a Xenomorph and Ripley

The iconic horror game Dead By Daylight is finally adding a licensed Alien crossover

TechRadar

People are debating the most unlikeable movie characters of all time

From Aliens to Fargo, viewers debate the most dastardly characters to ever hit the big screen

Total Film

How Alien mutated from a sci-fi horror film into a multimedia universe

A new life form was born on May 25 1979 when an alien exploded from the chest of a bewildered officer aboard the commercial towing vessel, Nostromo. The alien that comes to be known as the xenomorph escapes, grows, stalks and kills all but one of the ship’s crew. The…

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Alien's Sigourney Weaver Talks Why The 'Ship Has Sailed' On Her Reprising Ripley

While Alien fans may have held out hope on Sigourney Weaver's return to the franchise, the actor has officially nuked those chances from orbit.

Total Film

Sigourney Weaver won’t reprise her role as Ellen Ripley: "That ship has sailed"

Exclusive: Sigourney Weaver speaks to Total Film about returning to the Alien franchise

Inverse

Play This Wildly Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller Before It Leaves Xbox Game Pass

The 2014 video game sequel to one of the most iconic horror movies ever made is a terrifying and terrific game that successfully emulates its inspiration.

Inverse

25 years ago, a great sci-fi franchise gave its hero a disappointing ending

Sigourney Weaver's fourth Alien movie takes Ripley in an unexpectedly rewarding direction.

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Inverse

30 years ago, David Fincher made the darkest Alien movie ever

As the Alien franchise dithers with endless reboots, one maligned sequel suddenly looks more effective than ever.

The Guardian - US

Alien 3 at 30: David Fincher’s divisive threequel remains a fascinating failure

The first-time film-maker memorably disowned his grim and grimy Alien movie but a devoted fanbase insists it’s better than its bad reputation

Inverse

You need to watch the most underrated sci-fi sequel for free online ASAP

Even David Fincher doesn't endorse 'Alien 3,' but its uncompromising bleakness is a counterpoint to safe blockbuster filmmaking.

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Alien movies, ranked worst to best

After 20th Century Studios scored a big win with Alien: Romulus, how do we rank all the Alien movies? Venture into the hive to find out, if you dare.

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