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UPDATE: Jul. 31, 2025, 2:20 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to include the streaming details of “Alien: Earth.”
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There’s a new addition to the Alien universe and for the first time, it’s in the form of a TV series. Alien: Earth premieres Aug. 8, nearly a year to the day after Alien: Romulus, the latest film in the Alien franchise, hit theaters.
Created by Noah Hawley, the Emmy-winning creator of Fargo and Legion, Alien: Earth is set in 2120, two years before the events of the 1979 original Alien movie. And this time it doesn’t drag us to the deepest reaches of space — it brings extraterrestrial horror to our home planet.
Unlike many other film franchises, all of the Alien films currently live inside one streaming app — from the original to 2024’s Alien: Romulus. As of Aug. 8, that will also include the Alien: Earth series. It’s a modern-day streaming miracle, truly. Here are all the juicy details on how to watch the entire Alien franchise online (and in order).
How many Alien movies are there?
There are seven films in the classic Alien franchise, including the newest 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). Then, of course, the new FX series Alien: Earth adds a new layer of lore into the mix.
How to watch the Alien films in order
Like any good franchise, the official release order of the films and new series differs from the actual narrative. The order you watch them is completely up to you. If you want to simply watch the whole franchise in release order, it would go like this:
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Alien (1979)
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Aliens (1986)
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Alien 3 (1992)
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Alien Resurrection (1997)
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AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
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Prometheus (2012)
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Alien: Covenant (2017)
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
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Alien: Earth (2025)
If you’re more into the timeline jumps and lore of it all, you’ll probably want to watch 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. And the new series is basically a prequel to the original Alien, set two years before. So story-wise, your marathon would go something like this:
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How to watch the entire Alien franchise online
Thanks to Hulu, you can watch every single Alien movie in one place — including the latest film Alien: Romulus, which made its streaming debut last fall. And while Alien: Earth is an FX series, it will stream simultaneously on Hulu — the official streaming home of FX.
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.
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 or $18.99 without.
The best Hulu streaming deals
Best Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription
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.
Best bundle deal: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 45% off
Want more bang for your buck? You can bundle Hulu with Disney+ (with ads) for just $10.99 per month. That’s just $1 more per month and about 45% in savings for access to another entire streaming library. Even better, if you’re a sports fan, you can add ESPN+ into the mix for just $16.99 per month and save 47% on all three streaming services.
Best for students: Hulu Student
As long as you’re a college student, you can sign up for Hulu for just $1.99 per month instead of the usual $9.99 per month. That’s 80% in savings for the ad-supported plan. You’ll just have to verify your student status using SheerID in order to secure the deal.
Best for T-Mobile users: Hulu (with ads)
T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Next or any Experience Beyond plans now get Hulu with ads included with their plan for no extra cost. And that’s on top of the already stacked streaming lineup of Netflix and Apple TV+. Just head over to the T-Mobile promo page and click on “redeem now” to claim your offer if you haven’t already. You’ll just have to enter your T-Mobile number and account details in order to sign up.
Note: After your initial 12-month promotional period, you’ll have to take action to keep your subscription alive.
