7 films, ranked S to F

Alien Movies Ranked: All 7 Films in a Tier List

From the Nostromo to Romulus, HorroRated ranks 7 Alien films, Ripley's four, the two Prometheus-era prequels and the 2024 return, with Alien, Aliens and Alien: Romulus highest.

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HorroRated’s Alien tier list

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict, from Legendary (S) to Skip It (F). Films that share a tier are listed in release order. Tap a poster for the full review.

S tier: Legendary

A tier: Highly Recommended

B tier: Recommended

The watch-order guide: Alien Movies in Order

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Tap a poster, then a tier in the bar at the bottom of the screen. The next film comes up on its own. On a computer you can also drag posters. Your list saves on this device.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Alien Tier List

What is the best Alien movie?

It’s a tie: Alien, Aliens and Alien: Romulus all sit in S tier with a Legendary verdict from HorroRated.

What is the worst Alien movie?

HorroRated’s lowest verdict for the series is Recommended, given to Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection, so they share B tier.

How many Alien movies are there?

There are 7 Alien films. By story year they run Prometheus, Covenant, Alien, Romulus, Aliens, Alien 3 and Resurrection, with the Alien: Earth series set just before the original. Our Alien Movies in Order guide lists them in story and release order.

How does HorroRated rank the Alien movies?

Not by box office or fan polls. Every film sits in the tier that matches its HorroRated verdict, from Legendary (S) down to Skip It (F), and films sharing a tier appear in release order.

Can I make my own Alien tier list?

Yes, for free and with no sign-up. Rank the 7 films however you like, see how often you agree with HorroRated, then save a picture of your list or send a link to it.