Watch all Alien movies in order with our comprehensive list, from the 1979 original to Romulus, and including the Alien vs. Predator crossovers.

Alien: Earth, a prequel series to the first Alien movie, premiered on FX and Hulu in August 2025 Watching the movies and show in chronological order isn't the same as watching them in order of their release date Nothing is as it seems in the Alien universe — including its fictional timeline.

Earth features an opening scene that closely resembles the iconic 1979 film, recreating its atmosphere and key plot points.

Alien: Earth is the best new sci-fi show on TV right now, and fans of the series may have found their Andor equivalent.

Alien: Earth was created by Fargo's Noah Hawley and boasts a talented cast, including Sydney Chandler (who plays Wendy), Alex Lawther (who plays Wendy's brother, Hermit), Timothy Olyphant (who plays Kirsh), Samuel Blenkin (who plays Boy Kavalier) and Babou Ceesay (who plays security officer Morrow).

Enthusiasts of the horror of the Alien movies are set to get a new fix in the shape of a new TV series, Alien: Earth.