The intended viewing order for theAlienmovies has always been complex, andAlien: Romulusmakes it even more unclear.
Alien: Romulus Takes Place Before Aliens, But Should You Watch It That Way?
Watching theAlienfranchise in release orderis undoubtedly the safest way to go - at least for a first viewing.
This wont be as impactful for those who havent already seen bothPrometheusandAlien: Covenant.
The full strength of this wouldnt be felt without prior knowledge of thePrometheuslore.
Ultimately, there are plenty of different options for anAlienmovie marathon, and most of them work pretty well.
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And certainly dont worry aboutAlien vs Predator.
Alien: Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise. The movie is directed by Fede Álvarez and will focus on a new young group of characters who come face to face with the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien: Romulus is a stand-alone film and takes place in a time not yet explored in the Alien franchise.
