Best movies in the Alien franchise

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Best movies in the Alien franchise

Discover the best movies in the Alien franchise, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 66 votes, the movie Alien, starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt, came in first as the best movie in the Alien series, followed by Alien 3 and Aliens from 1986. Scroll down for the top 9 movies in the Alien franchise, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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Alien 1
Alien
1979 - Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto...
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During its return to Earth, the commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing •••
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67.55843804891231%
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Alien 3 2
Alien 3
1992 - Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Pete Postlethwaite, Ralph Brown...
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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 •••
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Aliens
1986 - Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn, Bill Paxton...
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Ripley awakens from hypersleep after 57 years. When contact is lost with a colony on a planet thought to be safe, she accompanies a military team to confront the alien creatures.
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator 4
AVP: Alien vs. Predator
2004 - Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, Tommy Flanagan...
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The discovery of an ancient pyramid buried under the ice of Antarctica brings a team of scientists and adventurers to the frozen continent. Once there, they make an even more terrifying •••
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64.56611570247934%
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Prometheus 5
Prometheus
2012 - Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Logan Marshall-Green, Guy Pearce...
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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 •••
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Alien Resurrection 6
Alien Resurrection
1997 - Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Brad Dourif, Ron Perlman, Michael Wincott, Gary Dourdan...
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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 •••
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52.910519423013845%
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Alien: Covenant 7
Alien: Covenant
2017 - Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir...
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Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship 'Covenant' discovers what is thought to be an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous •••
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Aliens vs Predator: Requiem 8
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2007 - Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Ariel Gade, Kristen Hager...
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The iconic creatures from two of the scariest franchises in movie history wage their most brutal battle ever, right in our own backyard. The small town of Gunnison, Colorado, becomes a war •••
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Alien: Romulus 9
Alien: Romulus
2024 - Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu...
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While scavenging the depths of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
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Frequently asked questions

Which movie is in first place?

Alien is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 10 votes for and 0 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Alien, Alien 3, Aliens. The ranking can change as votes are added.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: Alien: Romulus (2024), Alien: Covenant (2017), Prometheus (2012).

Which movies from 2010–2019 are included?

Titles released in this period include Alien: Covenant (2017), Prometheus (2012).

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 66 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

How do I vote and how is the ranking decided?

Press the up arrow if you recommend an option or the down arrow if you do not. You can use the search box in the list to quickly find a name and vote directly. The order takes into account both positive and negative votes and how many there are, and positions can change as votes are added.