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Watch the Alien Saga in chronological order

Embark on a chilling journey with Alien, a four‑film marathon that traces the battle between humans and the Xenomorph from its first horrifying encounter in 1979 to the cloned horrors of 1997. Clocking in at 477 minutes, this marathon offers a compact yet intense sci‑fi horror experience.

What’s Included in the Alien marathon

  • Alien (1979) – During its return to Earth, the commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal. When a landing party discovers thousands of eggs, a parasite attacks an explorer, unknowingly bringing a deadly organism aboard.
  • Aliens (1986) – Rescued after drifting in space for 57 years, Ripley is persuaded to return to LV‑426 with a unit of Colonial Marines when contact with the colony is lost. On arrival they find the outpost deserted save for a traumatized girl named Newt and soon face an entire hive of Xenomorphs.
  • Alien³ (1992) – Ripley’s escape pod crashes on the prison planet Fiorina 161, leaving her as the sole survivor. As inmates begin to die, she discovers she carries a queen embryo; with no weapons and a corporation en route to exploit the creature, she and the prisoners plan a desperate trap.
  • Alien: Resurrection (1997) – Two centuries later, scientists clone Ripley along with the alien queen inside her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. The resurrected Ripley must join a band of smugglers to stop the new Xenomorphs from reaching Earth.

Why Watch the Alien in Chronological Order?

  • Chronological storytelling: Watching the films sequentially lets you follow Ellen Ripley’s evolution from a warrant officer to a reluctant warrior, and witness how the Xenomorph menace escalates across decades.
  • Character evolution: Experience Ripley’s arc and the shifting tone of each film—from atmospheric horror to action‑packed combat and existential dread—culminating in the ethical dilemmas of cloning.
  • Building intensity: Each installment raises the stakes, introducing new settings like a military colony, a prison planet and a clandestine laboratory, ensuring fresh scares and suspense.

Total Run Time and Viewing Tips

  • Total run time: At 477 minutes, the four‑film marathon spans just under eight hours—perfect for a long afternoon or evening of sci‑fi horror.
  • Plan breaks: Schedule short intermissions between movies to discuss theories and catch your breath—the tension builds steadily through each film.
  • Snack suggestions: Stock up on space‑themed treats—think freeze‑dried ice cream, dark chocolate and popcorn—to keep the mood playful amid the scares.

Get Started Today

The Alien Collection offers a concise yet unforgettable trek through the darkest corners of science‑fiction horror. Watching these movies in order reveals the franchise’s evolving themes of corporate greed, survival and identity. Start your marathon now and share your most intense moments with fellow fans!

In the Chronological order

1076 Minutes 7 Movies 1 TV Shows
  1. 1
    Prometheus (2012)
    A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
    USER SCORE 7
  2. 2
    Alien: Covenant (2017)
    The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.
    USER SCORE 6
  3. 3
    Alien: Earth (2025)
    When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat.
    USER SCORE 2.1
  4. 4
    Alien (1979)
    During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
    USER SCORE 8
  5. 5
    Alien: Romulus (2024)
    While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
    USER SCORE 7
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    Aliens (1986)
    Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
    USER SCORE 8
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    Alien³ (1992)
    After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
    USER SCORE 6
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    Alien Resurrection (1997)
    Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
    USER SCORE 6