Alien Universe Timeline Explained: From Prometheus to Alien Resurrection

From ancient Engineers to futuristic nightmares—this is the full timeline of the Alien universe.
Welcome to WatchMojo! In this recap, we’re breaking down the entire Alien franchise timeline, including films, canon shorts, and major lore from games, comics, and novels—with a special look at the 2024
release Alien: Romulus.

We’ll explore key events from:
🧬 Prometheus (2012)
Alien: Covenant (2017)
👾 Alien (1979)
🎮 Alien: Isolation (2014)
🚀 Alien: Romulus (2024)
🔫 Aliens (1986)
⚰️ Alien 3 (1992)
🧟‍♂️ Alien Resurrection (1997)
… and more canon content that shaped this terrifying universe.

❌ Note: This timeline does not include Predator or AVP crossovers.
🔥 So, which film reigns supreme—Alien or Aliens? Let the debate begin in the comments!