21 ALIEN MOVIES NOT TO MISS YOU - ARTE - 2025

Today I come with a list of the best alien movies in the history of cinema, so you can choose the one you like the most and enjoy them. This type of feature film has a long tradition in relation to the seventh art.

There are many titles that are not good only for their special effects, but for what they pose, including War of the Worlds, District 9, Alien, Arrival, among others.

Arrival (2016)

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien life forms after twelve mysterious spaceships appear around the world.

ET the Extraterrestrial (1982)

Without a doubt, one of the most famous movies about aliens in all history. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it tells of the friendship between Elliot and ET, an alien who comes to earth and is adopted by the boy.

Unbreakable bonds will be forged between them that will make you stay hooked on the screen from the outset.

District 9 (2009)

After the arrival of some aliens in Johannesburg, the humans decided to create concentration camps in order to lock them up after seeing that they were not a threat.

After 28 years of this event, a delegate of the Multi-National United finds among their shacks a kind of liquid that will accidentally be sprayed and will unleash a series of disastrous consequences.

Alien: The Eighth Passenger (1979)

First film that would start one of the most mythical sagas in the history of cinema. Its director would be Ridley Scott.

The plot begins with the trip back to earth of the crew belonging to the Nostromo ship. The problem arises the moment your passengers discover that they are not alone.

The War of the Worlds (1952)

When a series of strange meteorite impacts hit the earth, the human population begins to worry.

These are treated, nothing more and nothing less, than ships that intend to colonize it, killing and cultivating humans in order to survive.

Prometheus (2015)

The latest and hottest film from filmmaker Ridley Scott. After more than 15 years, the Briton returned to sit in the chair to direct an Alien movie.

On this occasion, the plot will tell how a group of explorers who go to a millenary area where, supposedly, one of the greatest secrets of humanity is hidden. To find out how this interesting story continues, you will have to watch the movie.

Men in Black 1

First film that opened a hilarious trilogy that mixes fiction and comedy. Her action focuses on the activity of a secret organization that ensures the safety of a land populated by aliens.

In this installment, Agent J (Will Smith) will be recruited by Agent K (Tommy Lee) to help him defend the earth from an alien who wants to dominate it.

Independence Day (1996)

Planet earth is scared and shocked when it discovers that aliens are trying to destroy the world hours before the independence day celebration.

With a plot that takes place in the United States, the captain of the United States Navy, Steven Hiller (Wills Smith) will have to face this threat accompanied by an entire army.

War of the Worlds (2005)

New adaptation of Steven Spielberg, but this time with Tom Cruise as the protagonist and totally impressive visual effects.

Aliens: The Return (1986)

The sole survivor of the Nostromo ship, Ripley, is rescued after several years of drifting through space. It is here when she realizes that the home planet of the Aliens has been colonized and will have to go to monitor the problems that may occur in that place.

Alien 3 (1992)

The story begins where the last movie ended: Ripley escaping along with three other survivors of the Aliens.

In their attempt to escape, the ship they drive ends up crashed on a prison planet. As a result, the problems begin when they see that the prisoners are dying without knowing why.

Alien resurrection (1997)

Film set 200 years after the events of Alien 3. Ripley has been cloned to be brought back to life and thus give birth to the Alien queen she carried in her womb.

After bringing the protragonist back to life, the surprises and problems that will unfold in this supposed last Alien movie begin.

Alien vs Predator (2004)

Directed by Paul WS Anderson, the film was nominated as an independent feature from the previous ones directed by Ridley Scott. In it, a group of archaeologists discover an underground pyramid at a point near Antarctica.

Armed with the latest technology, they decide to excavate and enter the building. It is there that they realize that they have just entered an all-out battle between Aliens and Predators.

The group of archaeologists and scientists will try to get out of there alive no matter what.

Alien vs Predator 2 (2007)

From the Strause brothers, Alien vs. Predators 2 tells the story of how a predator ship crashes to earth.

This event will trigger the fight of different Aliens against the surviving predator of the accident.

Mars Attacks! (nineteen ninety six)

Comedy film directed by Tim Burton and with actors of the stature of Jack Nicholson and Pierce Brosnan among others.

Some big-headed Martians try to enslave humanity, and for this they manage to gain control of the presidency in the first instance.

With it, you will think you are watching a comic instead of a feature film.

Ultimatum to Earth (2008)

Movie starring Keanu Reeves. In it, the earth will be scorched by the sun, thus dying all of humanity.

In his attempt at salvation, a series of unexpected events occur.

What where are the aliens? You will have to see it to know it.

Men in Black 2

About five years later, an alien hiding in the body of a woman will make things difficult for the men in black again.

To do this, J will have to convince a retired K to return to his old life as an agent.

Men in Black 3

Last movie where J will have to travel to the past in order to catch Boris "the animal", and prevent him from killing his co-worker, Agent K.

Your adventure will take you to meet a rejuvenated K in the 60s.

Skyline (2010)

Again, we find ourselves before another film that narrates an alien invasion. On this occasion, the protagonists will be a group of young people who are partying in a skyscraper in Los Angeles.

The invaders bring with them a series of blue lights that attract and possess everyone who sees them.

Starship Troopers (1997)

Based on the 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, this film directed by Paul Verhoeven places us in the XXIII century.

The military battles center all the importance of the film both on earth and on other planets such as Klendathu.

Independence Day: Counterattack (2016)

Movie just released in theaters. On this occasion, Liam Hemsworth replaces Will Smith as the protagonist in a new attack that must be solved with much more advanced technology than that of 1996.