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UPDATE: Nov. 17980 Archives 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This article has been updated to include the streaming release and VOD pricing details of 'Alien: Romulus.'

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Alien: Romulus, the latest film in the Alienfranchise, officially starts streaming this month. And while spooky season may be over, it's always a good time for a Hulu sci-fi movie marathon.

Unlike many other film franchises, all of the Alienfilms currently live inside one streaming app. As of Nov. 21, that includes 2024's Alien: Romulus. It's a modern-day streaming miracle, truly. Here are all the juicy details on how to watch every Alien movie online (and in order).

How many Alien movies are there?

There are seven films in the classic Alienfranchise, including the new 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).

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How to watch the Alien films in order

Like any good franchise, the official release order of the films differs from the actual narrative. The order you watch the films is completely up to you. If you want to simply watch the films in release order, it would go like this:

• Alien(1979)

• Aliens(1986)

• Alien 3(1992)

• Alien Resurrection(1997)

• AVP: Alien vs. Predator(2004)

• Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem(2007)

• Prometheus(2012)

• Alien: Covenant(2017)

• Alien: Romulus (2024)

If you're more into the timeline jumps and lore of it all, you'll probably want to watch the films in chronological order. Though it's the newest film in the franchise, Romulustakes place somewhere in the 57-year gap between Alienand Aliens. So story-wise, your marathon would go something like this:

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• Prometheus(2012)

• Alien: Covenant(2017)

• Alien(1979)

• Alien: Romulus(2024)

• Aliens(1986)

• Alien 3(1992)

• Alien Resurrection(1997)

How to watch every Alien movie online

Thanks to Hulu, you can now watch every single Alienmovie in one place —even the new film, which is set to make its streaming debut on Nov. 21 on Hulu. 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 Alienmarathon. 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.

If you want to hold your viewing party before the streaming release of Alien: Romulus, you can also purchase the film at on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+. Here are a few quick links:

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99

• Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99

• Google Play — buy for $19.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99

• Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $19.99

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.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu (with ads) Free 30-day trial, then $9.99 per month

The best Hulu streaming deals

Best Hulu deal for most people: Hulu annual subscription

Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu (with ads) annual subscription Free 30-day trial, then $99.99 per year (save 16%)

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.

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Best bundle deal: Get Hulu and Disney+ for 45% off

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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

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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)

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T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Next plan 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.

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