45 best movies about alien invasions, ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes

The best alien invasion movies feature the most exhilarating stories about extraterrestrial visitors, from War of the Worlds to Annihilation.
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Best Alien Movies (Updated: November 2025)

So, Alien: Earth turned out not to be that great (despite being popular). Fortunately, you’ve still got the best Alien movies to watch. The franchise pioneered space horror and made the xenomorph a cultural icon. While it took a weird turn when it was ...

In homage to the original, ‘Alien: Earth’ made a 64-minute ‘Alien’ movie. Here’s how

Creator Noah Hawley, star Babou Ceesay and more of the 'Alien: Earth' creative team break down Season 1's standout episode, 'In Space, No One...'