How to watch the Alien and Predator movies in order

The following is my guide to how I will be watching the extra terrestrial warring sci-fi franchises. Keep checking back as I will be updating with my post as I complete watching each franchise of this universe. Yes I will be watching all the films! I also see there is a link of the Alien Universe films to Blade Runner…that is soooo cool, and also Soldier! There is so much to learn through these Universes and the types of species present in our solar system terrorizing humans (Almost seemingly that they actually exist!). The space travel is just awe-inspiring, and shows there really is no limit to the imagination, and if that is the case then how much can actually be true? There is a saying….if there is an idea there certainly is some truth to it!

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Alien & Predator: The Ultimate Showdown in Sci-Fi Cinema with surprising additions of Blade Runner, and Soldier into this Universe.

When the nightmare-inducing Alien burst out of John Hurt’s chest in Alien (1979), sci-fi cinema found its most terrifying creation. With brute strength, acid blood, and a total lack of conscience, the Xenomorph—dreamed up by the visionary painter HR Giger—seemed unbeatable. But the throne of fear didn’t go unchallenged for long.

Less than a decade later, another alien menace stalked onto the big screen, and this one was just as deadly. In Predator (1987), a team of elite soldiers led by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) found themselves being hunted in the depths of a Central American jungle. This time, the threat wasn’t just a simple killer—it was the Predator, an extraterrestrial warrior with advanced technology and a taste for human prey. The combination of ’80s action machismo, Schwarzenegger’s iconic one-liners, and the Predator’s lethal gadgets turned the film into an instant classic.

It didn’t take long for fans to start speculating: what if the Predator faced off against a Xenomorph? Thus, a legendary rivalry was born, spanning comic books, games, and eventually the silver screen. The Alien vs. Predator crossover grew into a full-fledged franchise, pitting these two apex predators against each other in brutal showdowns.

But navigating the Alien and Predator universes can get confusing, as some additions were added in through with countless Easter eggs and references hidden throughout, fans need to watch these films in the right order to fully grasp the mythology. So, to settle the debate once and for all, I’ve written the chronlogical timeline here

The Alien and Blade Runner universes subtly connect through expanded lore, suggesting a shared world of technological ambition and corporate intrigue. Captain Dallas, from Alien, is revealed to have worked for Tyrell Corporation—the company behind Blade Runner’s replicants (which was in the 20th anniversary DVD release extra scenes), this corporation is a high-tech firm whose founder and CEO goes by the name of Eldon Tyrell—while Prometheus hints that Tyrell was a mentor to Weyland Industries’ founder, Peter Weyland. These connections imply shared foundations in synthetic life technology, with Tyrell’s work on replicants potentially inspiring Weyland’s development of synthetics like David and Walter. The “PURGE” event mentioned in Alien: Covenant suggests a corporate cover-up that could involve both companies, hinting at hidden collaborations or rivalries. Together, these elements paint a fascinating crossover where Tyrell and Weyland-Yutani’s pursuit of synthetic life and artificial intelligence shapes a broader, ethically complex dystopian future.

While Soldier doesn’t directly intersect with the Alien universe, its thematic and visual links to Blade Runner suggest that it could exist within the same timeline, portraying a future Earth where human-engineered soldiers are deployed alongside replicants. This connection implies a shared dystopian world shaped by humanity’s willingness to manipulate life—whether through replicants, synthetics, or genetically enhanced soldiers.

Buckle up—it’s time to dive into the ultimate battle of sci-fi titans!Alien and Predator complete watch order for my channel Reembok Reacts

The following is the watch order you will see on my channel.

Click the link below on each video to watch my first time watch reaction

1. Alien (1979)
2. Aliens (1986)
3. Predator (1987)
4. Prey (2022)
5. Predator 2 (1990)
6. Alien 3 (1992)
7. Alien: Resurrection (1997)
8. AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004)
9. AVPR: Alien vs Predator – Requiem (2007)
10. Predators (2010)
11. Prometheus (2012)
12. Alien: Covenant (2017)
13. Alien Romulus 2024
14. The Predator (2018)
15. Blade Runner 1982
16. Blade Runner 2049
17. Soldier 1998

Read on for more information on how I tackled the Alien, Predator, AVP marathon and my thoughts – including the new Predator prequel Prey, and the much anticipated Alien Romulus, as well as Blade Runner, and Soldier linkages.

Alien, Predator and Blade Runner in complete RELEASE order

1. Alien (1979)
2. Blade Runner (1982)
3. Aliens (1986)
4. Predator (1987)
5. Predator 2 (1990)
6. Alien 3 (1992)
7. Alien: Resurrection (1997)
8. Soldier (1998)
9. AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004)
10. AVPR: Alien vs Predator – Requiem (2007)
11. Predators (2010)
12. Prometheus (2012)
13. Alien: Covenant (2017)
14. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
15. The Predator (2018)
16. Prey (2022)
17. Alien Romulus (2024)

The Best way to watch is most likely release order in order to avoid any spoilers…but there are a couple adjustments in chronological order that could be an option as outlined below

How to watch in Chronological order

In my opinion I think it is best to watch the chronological order if you have already tackled all the films in the franchise. This way some clues throughout can be spotted easier without confusion of timelines, I certainly had to do some research of some of these easter eggs and callbacks, and even clues of certain things going on that hint of the events simultaneously happening in the same universe

Anyways here is a timeline summary of the universe and detailed descriptions will be below. Feel free to comment and suggest changes to this timeline.

1719 – Prey
1987 – Predator
1990 – Predator 2
2004 – Alien vs Predator
2004 – Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2010 – Predators
2018 – The Predator
2019 – Blader Runner
2036- Soldier
2049- Blader Runner 2049
2093 – Prometheus
2104 – Alien: Covenant
2122 – Alien
2142 – Alien Romulus
2179 – Aliens
2180 – Alien 3
2381 – Alien: Resurrection

1. Prey (2022)

Although Prey is the most recent addition to the Predator franchise in terms of release date, if you’re wanting to watch the films in chronological order, this is the place to start – Dan Trachtenberg essentially serves it as a prequel to the other films in the series.

Set in the Native American Comanche nation in 1719, the film sees Amber Midthunder take on the lead role of Naru – a fearless warrior who is underestimated and undermined by the male members of her tribe.

But when she becomes one of the first humans to ever encounter the Predator – a deadly extraterrestrial that has come to Earth to hunt living things for sport – her worth to the tribe becomes more than apparent.

My Take on Prey: A Stunning Return to Predator’s Roots with a Fierce New Hero

Prey (2022) brilliantly reimagines the Predator franchise by stripping it down to its primal core. Set centuries before the original films,1719, it delivers an intense, suspense-filled hunt in the wilderness. Amber Midthunder’s portrayal of Naru, a fierce and resourceful Comanche warrior, brought a fresh and compelling take to the franchise. Her battle against the Predator is a raw, visceral test of survival and cunning, and watching her outsmart this alien hunter was electrifying. It was awesome to see a female as fierce as her and able to defeat the brutally terrifying Predator who far outweighed the comanche technology.

Prey felt like a return to the franchise’s roots—minimalist, brutal, and suspenseful—while offering a unique cultural lens and a new kind of hero. It’s easily one of the most refreshing entries in the Predator universe, blending thrilling action with an emotional journey of strength and resilience, back to earth. It did however take me a little bit to realize that the characters are actually speaking in their mother tongue but the film itself is in English just so we could understand without reading subtitles.

Check out my first time watching reaction below

2. Predator (1987)

Set more than 100 years before the Alien series, Predator is very much a self-contained action movie – and an excellent one at that.

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Major Alan ‘Dutch’ Schaefer, a US Army Special Operations soldier called in to rescue hostages being held in a Central American jungle.

Little do they know that a deadly alien presence is lurking in the wilderness and tracking the movements of Dutch’s team, which also includes Carl Weathers as Dillon and Shane Black as Hawkins (more on him later).

My Take on Predator: A Brutal, Thrilling Sci-Fi Classic

Predator (1987) is pure cinematic adrenaline. From the moment Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his elite team land in the jungle, it’s a relentless ride of action, suspense, and primal terror. What starts as a typical ’80s action flick quickly shifts into something far more terrifying as they become the prey of an unstoppable, extraterrestrial hunter. The Predator, with its advanced tech, brutal hunting instincts, and invisibility, is one of the most formidable and unforgettable sci-fi villains ever created. My first encoutner with the Predator, and I was utterly terrified, wondering what the heck this invisible creature was that could hear the heart beats of it’s prey. The gruesome skinning and hanging and taking of it’s human trophies just reminded me that outerspace is again terrifying, and that Alien technology is far superior than humans. The predator was over 7 feet tall with horns as a jaw and crazy dreadlocks for hair that look muscular, and that could quite possible whip someone down!

Schwarzenegger’s Dutch is the perfect action hero—tough, tactical, and never backing down, even when faced with an enemy far superior to anything he’s ever encountered, he is just downright fearless. The final showdown between Dutch and the Predator is legendary, a pure test of wits and survival in a no-holds-barred fight that had me on the edge of my seat to say the least, it actually had me screaming and cheering.

But what truly makes Predator fantastic is how it seamlessly blends action with sci-fi horror, creating an atmosphere of tension, and horror that builds until the explosive finale. It’s a film that doesn’t just entertain—it makes you feel the danger lurking in every shadow. To this day, Predator remains one of the most thrilling and rewatchable films of its kind, a true sci-fi action classic. All the characters brought everthing needed for the nuances of the film. Dutch’s team and Dillon’s side agenda was just epic story writing details, and I could definitely feel that comradery needed, but also the muscle and personalities of each character made me just feel so safe knowing these guys were defending the planet!

Check out my first time reaction to the film below

3. Predator 2 (1990)

Schwarzenegger did not return for this direct sequel to Predator, which instead unfolds from the perspective of LAPD detective Mike Harrigan, played by Danny Glover.

The action takes place across the city against a backdrop of warring drug cartels, marking a significant change of scenery from the jungle landscape of the original.

Upon release, critics weren’t kind to Predator 2, although notably the film has gained cult status in the decades that followed. I personally really enjoyed this film. Mike’s witt and his relentless, and fearless desire to take down whatever the creature is that is terrorizing his city was convincing.

The film was released after the original Alien vs Predator comic book story was published and thus features a Xenomorph skull in one scene, the first major acknowledgement of a shared world between the two creatures, which I loved seeing since I had watched the films in a slightly different order as you can see below.

My Take on Predator 2: Danny Glover’s Cool, Gritty Hero in a Dark, Chaotic Thriller

Predator 2 (1990) took the terror of the jungle and dropped it right into the urban chaos of Los Angeles, giving the film a gritty, intense vibe. Danny Glover was fantastic as Lt. Harrigan, a no-nonsense, tough-as-nails hero who brought a grounded, street-smart edge to the fight against the Predator. Unlike Schwarzenegger’s Dutch, Glover’s Harrigan wasn’t a muscle-bound soldier, but that made him even more compelling—he was up against an alien hunter in the middle of a crime-ridden city, and he held his own.

The film was a mix of sci-fi horror and action, with moments of dark humor sprinkled throughout, creating a tense but slightly surreal atmosphere. The urban setting added a different kind of fear—dense, chaotic, and unpredictable—and Glover’s gritty performance was the perfect anchor for this relentless, urban hunt. Predator 2 didn’t shy away from the brutality, but it had a fun, wild energy that made it both thrilling and strangely entertaining.

The scene of the predator melting down drywall to create the glue to seal his wounds was fantastic! The fear factor was there along with the commical feel of the predator landing in on the city and finding his prey! Who else to hunt but the military and cops since these guys are the ones most skilled in battle, and the predator needs a challenge!

Check out my first time watching this film below

4. AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004)

While the Alien vs Predator films were originally intended to slot into the existing continuity of the two franchises, the events of more recent blockbusters Prometheus and Alien: Covenant have essentially rendered them non-canon according to the popular opinion. Therefore, fans can view them as a self-contained duology. I was a bit confused as to how Weyland Yutani fit into this as he seemed more a heroic compassionate figure with a lot of wealth, rather than the ruthless economic weapon and space ships creations hoarding invention company owner. I guess overall the goal is to keep technology moving forward to explore the unknown always, and to be first always!

Set in 2004, Alien vs Predator introduces the idea of the Xenomorphs and Predators harbouring an ancient rivalry, which a team of scientists unwittingly get caught between. The pyramid in the arctic was more than meets the eye, there was so much history and I felt the film was rushed. It was interesting to see the Predator have a bit of a truce with the female fierce scientist turned warrior. Boy did she have to swollow her fear of this Predator to be able to face it, and not to mention simultaneously being hunted by the Queen xenomorph…omg!

Needless to say, it doesn’t end well for any of them, and it seems that she would be stuck alone in the arctic :(.

5. AVPR: Alien vs Predator – Requiem (2007)

Picking up immediately after the events of the first film, Alien vs Predator – Requiem in set in a small Colorado town, where a fearsome “Predalien” hybrid emerges and begins causing havoc.

Much like the first film, from my research, AVPR was hit with some savage reviews and underperformed at the box office, putting this crossover franchise on hiatus for the time being.

It was entertaining but not my favourite film, The fight off itself was pretty epic and gruesome but I just can’t see this cross DNA creature of the Predalien and how it transfers it’s eggs to incubate being feasible. It seems that the adaptation just happened too fast.

The film was tough to actually view as the lighting seemed so dark in the scenes. I felt like I was missing some things happening in the scenes. I do see how this ties into the mentality of the Weyland corporation looking for it’s perfect bio-weapon in the last scene where the military was willing to waste an entire population of innocent civilians to contain the infestation. Check out my first time watching reaction below.

Watch my First Time Reaction to this film below

6. Predators (2010)

This 2010 instalment in the Predator series pluralised its title in a deliberate nod to the second entry in the Alien franchise, but aside from that, there are no major connections to choose from.

Adrien Brody (Peaky Blinders) leads the cast, which also includes Alice Braga (The New Mutants), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Walton Goggins (Ant-Man and the Wasp).

The plot had us confused just as much as the characters, until we realized that we weren’t even on the same planet anymore! We were introduced to another hunting battle between the hierarchy of the predator species as well as all kind of different species sent to the planet to be hunted by the predators.

My Take on Predators: Intense Action, But a Confusing Finale

Predators (2010) had me hooked from the start—a group of deadly humans dropped onto an alien planet, hunted by the galaxy’s most ruthless predators. The tension was high, the action was fierce, and the setting—a lush, hostile alien world—added a great sense of danger and mystery. I loved watching the characters, each a lethal warrior in their own right, try to outwit and survive against the Predators but interestingly having to trust each other’s survival tactics. Royce was definitely the man and I could feel that from the beginning.

But as the film unfolded, I found myself growing more confused, especially as the final act approached. The planet itself was never fully explained, leaving me uncertain about where they were or why the Predators chose this specific world for their hunts. And the ending? It felt rushed and incomplete. After all that build-up, I wanted a more satisfying conclusion—a real sense of closure. Instead, it left me with more questions than answers, which made the whole experience a bit frustrating. They were stranded still! But perhaps a film in the future can explain this and I hope The predator can help solve some of the questions I have.

Overall, Predators had great moments of tension and action, but the lack of clarity about the setting and an underwhelming ending left me feeling a bit unsatisfied despite the characters being grand, and also the ode to Predator being quite terrifying, but somewhat understanding of the rules of battle.

Check out my first time watch reaction to this film below

7. The Predator (2018)

coming up!

8. Blader Runner (1982)

9. Soldier (1998)

if you’d like to include this, this one has specific clues linking to the Blade Runner films. Thus existing in the same universe.

10. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

coming up!

11. Prometheus (2012)

Chronologically, Prometheus is now the earliest film in the current Alien canon, seeing original franchise director Ridley Scott return for a different take on this dark universe.

While there are similarities in terms of premise, with the action still following a crew funded by the Weyland Corporation as they venture on a perilous mission, Prometheus swaps out the classic Xenomorph for other nightmare-inducing creatures. omg! The Engineers, the questions is why? Why create? Why destroy? What happened? Where is Ellie?

Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba and Charlize Theron lead the cast.

I loved this film, it was mind twistingly eery, it was so gruesome, so gory, reminded me of the first film with the equipment and technology, and how about that Alien?? So now I have more questions arise as to how this all started and where the Alien actually came from? Weyland and his relationship with his daughter shows how their could be weaknesses and bad decisions being made on the fly. So can David actually self learn without anyone reprogramming him?

Check out my reaction to this film!

12. Alien: Covenant (2017)

Coming up!

13. Alien (1979)

The original and, for some, still the best, Alien is a classic horror film that unleashed the likes of facehuggers, chestbursters and xenomorphs on an unsuspecting public.

Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, a member of the USCSS Nostromo, a commercial spacecraft that makes the fateful decision to respond to a signal emanating from an uncharted planet.

As I expected, it didn’t go well, but man I was just blow away as to how terrifying the events were that unfolded.

My Take on Alien: A Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece That Redefined Fear

When I think of Alien (1979), it’s not just another sci-fi movie that comes to mind—it’s a visceral, pulse-pounding experience that grips you from the moment that nightmarish Xenomorph claws its way into existence (literally). Ridley Scott didn’t just direct a film; he crafted a claustrophobic, terrifying world that still has the power to unsettle audiences today, as was the case with me, I was terrified!

At the core of Alien’s brilliance is its genius in blending two genres—science fiction and horror—seamlessly. I think this one is still one of the best of what I have seen for this genre to date! It’s easy to imagine the future filled with sleek spaceships and advanced technology, but Alien took a different route. It didn’t just show us the wonders of space; it made us afraid of it. In the cold, lonely void, the crew of the Nostromo found themselves face to face with an unstoppable predator, and no amount of technology could save them. This Xenomorph I do not like, it is scary, nighmarish, and it cannot be controlled, I still don’t understand the obsession of humans with this species, especially to use it as a bio-weapon!

What Alien does better than most is its use of suspense. It doesn’t rely on jump scares or cheap tricks. The film builds tension slowly, leaving you holding your breath for minutes at a time, waiting for the terror to strike. And when it does, it’s brutal. The chestburster scene? Utterly iconic. No matter how many times you see it, you’re never quite ready for the horror that unfolds in front of you, I still have chills just thinking of it!

And let’s talk about the Xenomorph—I think it stands as the most fearsome monsters in film history. HR Giger’s design is the stuff of nightmares: sleek, biomechanical, utterly alien. The creature isn’t just scary because it’s dangerous; it’s terrifying because it’s incomprehensible. It operates on pure instinct, a killing machine with no remorse or reason. Acid for blood? A mouth inside a mouth? It’s the stuff of dark imagination taken to its most terrifying extreme. But I’m still curious as to what these creatures eat!

Then there’s Ripley, played by the legendary Sigourney Weaver, who became an icon in her own right. She was the reluctant hero, a character who wasn’t a trained soldier or warrior, but who survived through sheer will and resourcefulness, and a level head in every emergency situation. Her transformation into a fierce, determined survivor set the stage for some of the most powerful female characters in cinema today.

For me, Alien isn’t just a film—it’s a masterclass in storytelling, atmosphere, and terror. It’s the movie that made space dangerous again, not with flashy space battles or laser guns, but with the primal fear of being hunted. Even after all these years, Alien remains a benchmark in both science fiction and horror, a film that captures the essence of fear like no other. Every time I watch it, I’m reminded why it’s a true masterpiece—because in space, no one can hear you scream, but they can definitely feel your fear. I’m glad I’ve finally got to witness this masterpiece. Check out my first time watching reaction below.

14. Alien Romulus (2024)

coming up!

15. Aliens (1986)

Weaver returned for this long-awaited sequel but director James Cameron took over the reins from Scott, steering the franchise into a more action-oriented direction.

It’s a smart move that allows Aliens to feel fresh and distinctive from its predecessor, with Cameron’s natural aptitude for jaw-dropping set-pieces proving to be a huge asset.

Aliens is arguably one of the greatest action films ever made with a razor-sharp script, with Weaver giving an excellent performance along with her co-stars Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Bill Paxton.

My Take on Aliens: Thrills, Terror, and the Love Story That Could Have Been

Aliens (1986) was an absolute adrenaline rush. James Cameron masterfully turned the suspense of Alien into a full-blown action-horror spectacle, with Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) at the heart of it all. Her transformation from survivor to warrior was powerful, and every time she faced off against the relentless xenomorphs, my heart was in my throat. She knew how unforgiving these xenomorphs are and she understood the conniving goal of the Weyland corporation to preserve this species or to somehow aquire DNA in order to create the ultimate bio-weapon. Or is that they want to use it to scan space and wipe out any other competition and danger for humans. But I tell you they just keep underestimating the fact that, this alien cannot be tamed!

But what I loved most? The dynamic between Ripley and Corporal Hicks (Michael Biehn). Hicks wasn’t just another soldier—he was calm, dependable, and saw Ripley for the hero she was. Their bond had real depth, hinting at a love story that could’ve blossomed in another world. Amid the chaos and terror, their connection was a spark of hope, and I was rooting for them to find peace together.

The tension in Aliens was off the charts—those beeping motion trackers still haunt me—but it was that unspoken relationship between Ripley and Hicks, and also the relationship between Newt and Ripley is what stuck with me, I even felt bad for bishop who Ripley came to find a way to be-friend the droid whom she has a hard time trusting. I wish the sequels had explored their story more, but in Aliens, these bond were one of the film’s most touching and unforgettable elements and not to mention the sounds of the GPS telling the soldiers the Aliens are approaching is forever burned into my memory…haha.

Check out my first time watching reaction below.

16. Alien 3 (1992)

The first misstep for the Alien franchise was this third entry, according to the public, was Alien 3, directed by David Fincher, which was known to fall foul of studio interference.

The action shifts to prison ship Fiorina 161, where Ellen Ripley crash lands with an Alien life form in tow, which begins picking off the violent male inmates.

I think it was the fact the story had been scrapped so many times and there was a rush on completing the film which could have led to it not having the feel of the first 2 films. I though the story was interesting, and the characters were great, I just couldn’t get over the fact that 2 iconic characters were just killed off at the beginning, that worked so hard to survive before. And further throughout the film, it seems that Ripley cannot outlive these xenomorphs and she cannot find peace without them in her life. Aside from the plot holes that couldn’t explain how the Alien would have entered into this realm, but we were forced to accept the fact that the Xenomorph is almost outsmarting the human race, and that they can lay the cacoon for face huggers without detection and in secrecy.

Nontheless I watched this film to gather as much information about this franchise, and honestly just wanted to see Ripley defeat these things once and for all. The ending was quite surprising! Check out my first time watching reaction below

17. Alien: Resurrection (1997)

And this is where the series really lost the plot according to popular opinion. Alien: Resurrection is a thoroughly misguided sequel set many decades after the third movie, continuing the story with a super-powered Ripley clone, who has the blood of the Alien.

Some critics were kind to Resurrection, but I guess there’s a reason why this story never continued on-screen. I liked it as a film, but the plot twist of the human DNA child xenomorph monster was a little too much to comprehend, and I personally did not like Ripley in this clone state. I like her more human, but it makes sense though, if she is needed to save the universe she really needed to step up her game. I also feel the obsession of scientists with this creature is wreckless, just too wreckless. Still some of the characters were definitely cool, and the movie didn’t lack the action and thrill when the Alien is chasing them in the dark! I enjoyed it, it’s a sci-fi film that rendered me to belive that this could not actually take place in the future in real life..:)

Check out my first time watching reaction below

After my research this is how I incorporated all these films into the chronlogical timeline. Please leave your comments below of what you think and suggestions for changes?