A new film in the Alien franchise has arrived in theaters. That means it's time to catch up on the collection of films that came before it. Sci-fi movie marathon, anyone?
Unlike many other film franchises, all of the Alien films are currently housed in one place in the streaming-verse. It's a modern-day miracle, truly. Here are all the juicy details you need to know to watch every film online (and in order!) before you head to the theaters to see Alien: Romulus.
There are seven films in the classic Alien franchise, including the new release, Alien: Romulus. Prior films include Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997), Prometheus (2012), and Alien: Covenant (2017). There are also two crossover films to add to your binge if you really want to complete the saga: AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).
Like any good franchise, the official release order of the films differs from the actual narrative. The order you watch the films is completely up to you. If you want to simply watch the films in release order, it would go like this:
Alien (1979)
Aliens (1986)
Alien 3 (1992)
Alien Resurrection (1997)
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
Prometheus (2012)
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Alien: Romulus (2024)
If you're more into the timeline jumps and lore of it all, you'll probably want to watch the films in chronological order. Romulus takes place somewhere in the 57-year gap between Alien and Aliens, so you'll have to head to the theater midway through your streaming session if you want to do it correctly. Story-wise, your marathon would go something like this:
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
Prometheus (2012)
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Alien (1979)
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Aliens (1986)
Alien 3 (1992)
Alien Resurrection (1997)
Thanks to Hulu, you can officially watch every Alien movie in one place — minus the new film, of course, which is exclusively in theaters. Hulu subscriptions start at just $7.99 per month. Plus, there are plenty of ways to save on a subscription if you're looking to cut back on spending. We've rounded up all the best Hulu streaming deals below.
New to Hulu or returning after a while? You can kick off your streaming with a free 30-day trial. That's the most generous of any streamer. Just remember that if you want to avoid charges, you'll have to cancel your subscription before the 30 days are up. If you choose to keep it going, it'll cost you $7.99 per month with ads.
If you don't qualify for the trial or you just want to save some money after your trial ends, you can sign up for an annual Hulu subscription instead of monthly and save about 16%. Hulu with ads typically costs $7.99 per month, but if you pay annually, that monthly fee drops down to just $6.67 per month. Sure, you'll have to pay more up front, but in the long run, it'll save you about $15.89 total.
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