The Alien Franchise Ranked From Worst to Best

Romulus Reinvigorates the Franchise

With Romulus now in theaters, we've refreshed our look at one of cinema's most beloved franchises. Read on for all nine Alien movies ranked from worst to best.

9. Alien 3 (1992)

Ripley gets stranded on a planet with an all-male penal colony and not much else. Unfortunately for everybody, an alien stowed away on her.

8. Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Resurrection is the most futuristic of the Alien films, set in the year 2379—the furthest out any film has gone so far. It's so far off in the future, in fact, that it exists.

7. Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Seeing the series return to form, we rank the entire franchise from worst to best, including the Alien vs. Predator films, Prometheus, the classic original, and...

6. Aliens (1986)

Don't need to analyze too much. Aliens, written and directed by James Cameron, is one of the best blockbusters of all time.

5. Prometheus (2012)

Prometheus is a prequel to the Alien franchise, and it's a must-see for fans of the series. It's a visually stunning film with a great cast and a compelling story.

4. Alien: Covenant (2017)

Alien: Covenant is a sequel to Prometheus, and it's another great addition to the franchise. It's a tense and suspenseful film with some truly terrifying moments.

3. Alien (1979)

The original Alien is a masterpiece of science fiction and horror. It's a film that's still terrifying today, and it's one of the most influential films ever made.

2. Aliens (1986)

Aliens is a sequel to the original Alien, and it's just as good as the original. It's a bigger, bolder, and more action-packed film, and it's one of the best sequels ever made.

1. Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Alien: Resurrection is the third film in the Alien franchise, and it's a return to form for the series. It's a dark, suspenseful, and action-packed film, and it's one of the best in the franchise.