The Alien and Predator universe boasts multiple films spanning centuries of fictional history. Watching them according to their internal chronology allows you to understand the evolution of the Predators and Xenomorphs, the origins of the Engineers, and how humans interact with these lethal creatures. So today we present the list of films in chronological order.
1st - Predator: The Prey (Prey) – 2022
Set in 1719.
Naru, a young Comanche warrior, fights to prove her worth as an alien Predator arrives on Earth to hunt.
The film showcases human ingenuity against lethal technology, being the oldest story in the Predator universe.
2nd - Predator – 1987
Set in 1987.
An elite commando unit led by Dutch is sent into the Central American jungle.
The rescue mission turns into a nightmare when an invisible, technologically advanced Predator begins hunting them, kicking off the iconic clash between humans and intergalactic hunters.
3rd - Predator 2 – 1990
Set in 1997.
Detective Mike Harrigan faces off against a Predator in Los Angeles.
The creature stalks in an urban environment, showing that these intergalactic hunters are a threat both in nature and in the city.
4th - Predators – 2010
Set in the early 2000s.
A group of mercenaries and soldiers awakens on a Predator hunting planet.
They must survive an intergalactic game, facing the brutality and strategy of alien hunters.
5th - Alien vs Predator (AVP) – 2004
Set in 2004.
A scientific expedition discovers a temple in Antarctica where Predators hunt Xenomorphs.
The film pits humans, Predators, and Xenomorphs against each other for the first time, blending action, horror, and science fiction in a shared universe.
6th - Alien vs Predator: Requiem (AVPR) – 2007
Also set in 2004.
A Predator and a Xenomorph arrive in a small town in Colorado, unleashing chaos.
Humans are caught between these deadly creatures, expanding the narrative of the Alien vs Predator universe.
7th - The Predator – 2018
Set in 2018.
An advanced Predator arrives on Earth accompanied by lethal genetic hybrids.
A group of ex-soldiers and civilians fights to stop these experiments, showcasing the technological and biological evolution of the Predators.
8th - Predator: Badlands – 2025
Set on a remote planet in 2025.
Dek, a young, exiled Predator, must prove his worth in a hostile world.
He teams up with a synthetic android while facing trials, predators, and dangers unique to the planet, showcasing the culture and hierarchy of the Yautja.
9th - Prometheus – 2012
Set between 2089 and 2093.
A scientific expedition travels to LV-223 in search of human origins.
There they discover the Engineers and their biological experiments, precursors to the Xenomorphs, mixing science fiction, mystery and horror.
10th - Alien: Covenant – 2017
Set in 2104.
The crew of the Covenant spaceship discovers a planet with a deadly biological hazard.
They face creatures derived from the Engineers, initiating the evolution of the Xenomorphs that will mark the future of the Alien universe.
11th - Alien: Planet Earth – 2025
Set in the year 2120.
This production expands the Alien cinematic universe, placing the Xenomorph threat on our own planet (in a more direct and broader way than in Alien vs Predator) and offering a proposal that combines horror, science fiction and action.
12th - Alien (The Eighth Passenger) – 1979
Set in 2122.
The Nostromo responds to a distress signal on LV-426 and encounters the first Xenomorph.
The creature begins hunting the crew, establishing the foundations of the Alien universe, as this was the first film released to feature the Xenomorphs and give rise to said universe.
13th - Aliens (The Return) – 1986
Set in 2179.
Ripley returns to LV-426 with space marines.
The human colony has been invaded by Xenomorphs, unleashing an intense confrontation and solidifying Ripley as a heroine against the extraterrestrial threat.
14th - Alien 3 – 1992
Also in 2179.
Ripley is trapped in the Fiorina 161 penal colony.
A Xenomorph begins hunting the prisoners, forcing Ripley to confront the creature once again as she fights to protect the innocent.
15th - Alien: Resurrection – 1997
Set in 2381.
A clone of Ripley is revived to study and control the Xenomorphs.
The creatures escape and cause chaos aboard the ship, once again highlighting the mortality of these aliens and exploring the ethical limits of cloning.
Watching the Alien, Predator, and AVP movies according to their timeline allows you to understand the evolution of the Xenomorphs and Predators, while enjoying action, suspense, horror, and science fiction.
This guide is ideal for fans and the curious, as well as for planning marathons and exploring the Alien vs Predator universe.
