Where can I watch and stream the Alien movies?

Streaming rights for the Alien movies change frequently depending on your region. Check the individual movie cards above to find real-time streaming availability on Amazon Prime Video.

Is the Alien Collection worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! The Alien Collection offers a fantastic cinematic experience with rich world-building. It is highly rated by fans and critics alike, making it a perfect choice for your next movie marathon.

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Q: What is the correct watch order for the Alien Collection?

To get the ultimate experience, we recommend watching the Alien Collection in the chronological order listed in our overview above. This ensures you follow the timeline, character arcs, and plot twists exactly as the creators intended.

★ 7.2 4 movies

ACTION · HORROR · SCIENCE FICTION · THRILLER · 1979–1997

Discover the Alien Collection! Relive Ellen Ripley's terrifying battles against the Xenomorph in this legendary sci-fi horror franchise.

Editor's Note

Alien Collection: The Definitive Sci-Fi Horror Franchise. Experience the terrifying brilliance of the Alien Collection, the definitive sci-fi horror franchise that redefined cinema. From Ridley Scott’s atmospheric 1979 masterpiece to James Cameron’s action-packed sequel, this legendary series follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) in her harrowing battle against the ultimate apex predator, the lethal Xenomorph. Spanning four groundbreaking films Alien, Aliens, Alien³, and Alien: Resurrection—this classic movie anthology delivers unrelenting suspense, stunning visual effects, and a masterclass in cosmic terror. Discover the legacy of the ultimate survivor today.

Watch order for the Alien Collection

The Alien Collection consists of 4 films released from 1979 to 1997. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Action and Horror genre.

Alien (1979)

Horror Science Fiction

A routine freight run through deep space turns fatal when the crew of the Nostromo diverts to investigate a cryptic signal on...

Score 8.2

Aliens (1986)

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Fifty-seven years in hypersleep is a long time to be haunted by something no one else believes in. Ellen Ripley wakes to...

Score 8.0

Alien³ (1992)

Action Horror Science Fiction

Ripley survives the crash onto Fiorina 161, a bleak penal colony where the inmates are all male, all dangerous, and all completely...

Score 6.4

Alien Resurrection (1997)

Action Horror Science Fiction

Two centuries after her death, Ellen Ripley has been rebuilt from recovered DNA, a science project with memories she was never meant...

Score 6.2

Release timeline

4 films · 18 years

PEAK

8.2

AVG

7.2

LOW

6.2

8.6

7.2

5.8

↑ PEAK

8.2

8.0

6.4

6.2

↓ LOW

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Frequently asked

What is the correct watch order for the Alien Collection movies?

For the best experience, we recommend watching the 4 movies of the Alien Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.

How many movies are in the Alien Collection collection?

The Alien Collection collection currently consists of 4 movies.

Is the Alien Collection series worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! With 4 connected films, the Alien Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!