Category: Entertainment | Title: Alien vs Predator Movies in Order | Tag: film series | Meta Description: Complete chronological guide to every Alien vs Predator movie, including release order and timeline placement...
Alien vs Predator Movie List in Release Order
The Alien vs Predator franchise combines two legendary sci-fi horror series into shared crossover films produced by 20th Century Studios and distributed by 20th Century Studios and Disney. The first theatrical crossover was Alien vs Predator in 2004, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Sanaa Lathan and Lance Henriksen. The second film, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, followed in 2007, directed by the Brothers Strause and set immediately after the events of the first movie. Both films were produced by Brandywine Productions and distributed by 20th Century Fox before Disney acquired the studio.
The next crossover film, The Predator director Shane Black's follow-up project evolved into the standalone Alien: Romulus in 2024, which bridges continuity between the Alien and Predator timelines. The upcoming Alien vs Predator reboot is in development at 20th Century Studios with a new creative team, aiming to relaunch the crossover franchise for a modern audience.
Alien vs Predator Films in Timeline Order
Ancient Past and Colonial Era
The earliest events in the shared universe begin with the Predators' ancient hunting rituals on Earth, depicted in flashbacks and ancient structures in Aliens vs Predator: Requiem. The 2004 film Alien vs Predator establishes the Predators' long-standing interest in human civilizations and Xenomorph creation, placing its events in the early 21st century.
Modern Continuity and Future Conflicts
Alien: Romulus is set in the late 21st century, after the events of the main Alien saga, and features a direct connection to both the Alien and Predator mythologies without being a numbered sequel in either franchise. The upcoming reboot is expected to reset or expand this timeline, with 20th Century Studios reportedly developing new storylines that could integrate the Alien and Predator franchises into a unified cinematic universe under Disney.
Key Production and Franchise Details
Brandywine Productions, founded by Gordon Carroll, David Giler, and Walter Hill, has produced the core Alien films and the crossover entries, while 20th Century Studios and later Disney manage distribution and global licensing. The Alien franchise includes the original 1979 film, multiple sequels, and crossovers, while the Predator franchise began in 1987 with Predator and expanded through several sequels and reboots.
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