Watch the Alien franchise in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Alien: Earth, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Not every alien is trying to invade Earth, but if you're looking for the thrills and danger of an alien invasion, you can't go wrong with these titles.

Don’t expect a straightforward timeline, because continuity is a mess with the Alien and Predator timelines (even if, as in this list, you choose to ignore tie-in comics, novels, and games). Predator: Badlands has finally made the connectivity matter ...

HBO Max just added the Alien movie special editions to celebrate Alien Day; here are all the major differences between the theatrical & director's cuts

Predator, Aliens, and Starship Troopers are all among the very best sci-fi action movies that memorably pit soldiers against aliens.