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UPDATE: Nov. 17, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This article has been updated to include the streaming release and VOD pricing details of 'Alien: Romulus.'
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Alien: Romulus, the latest film in the Alien franchise, officially starts streaming this month. And while spooky season may be over, it's always a good time for a Hulu sci-fi movie marathon.
Unlike many other film franchises, all of the Alien films currently live inside one streaming app. As of Nov. 21, that includes 2024's Alien: Romulus. It's a modern-day streaming miracle, truly. Here are all the juicy details on how to watch every Alien movie online (and in order).
How many Alien movies are there?
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, although no one will blame you if you skip AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).
How to watch the Alien films in order
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. Though it's the newest film in the franchise, Romulus takes place somewhere in the 57-year gap between Alien and Aliens. So story-wise, your marathon would go something like this:
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Prometheus (2012)
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Alien (1979)
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Aliens (1986)
Alien 3 (1992)
Alien Resurrection (1997)
How to watch every Alien movie online
Thanks to Hulu, you can now watch every single Alien movie in one place —even the new film, which is set to make its streaming debut on Nov. 21 on Hulu. It's becoming rare for an entire franchise to live on a single streamer, so you should definitely take advantage of your chance to enjoy an Alien marathon. Hulu subscriptions start at just $9.99 per month. Plus, there are plenty of ways to save on a subscription. We've rounded up all the best Hulu streaming deals below.
If you want to hold your viewing party before the streaming release of Alien: Romulus, you can also purchase the film at on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+. Here are a few quick links:
Prime Video —buy for $19.99
Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99
Google Play —buy for $19.99
YouTube — buy for $19.99
Fandango at Home (Vudu) —buy for $19.99
Is there a Hulu free trial?
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 $9.99 per month with ads.
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If 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 now costs $9.99 per month, but if you pay annually, that monthly fee drops down to just $8.33 per month. Sure, you'll have to pay more upfront, but in the long run, it'll save you about $19.89 total.
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Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, is another tale of spacefarers who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. This time, however, it's an entirely different group of characters and is said to take place between Alien and Aliens. While connected to Alien: Covenant, it's a standalone film and not considered a true sequel or prequel.
Set to make its streaming debut on Nov. 21, Romulus takes place between the events of the first two films — Alien and Aliens—around year 2142. While it's not completely necessary to watch the first two films before watching Romulus, it will certainly help add more context to the story. Plus, they're just really good movies.
Christina Buff
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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