How to Watch theAlienMovies in Chronological Order: A Guide to the Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise

Raoul Bova in Alien Vs. Predator (2004).Photo:Jurgen Vollmer/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock Jurgen Vollmer/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock The Xenomorph has terrorized audiences since its first appearance inAlien(1979), a film that remains one of the most influential sci-fi horror movies of all time. With the release of the latest installment,Alien: Romulus, on Aug. 16, 2024, theAlienfranchise spans four decades. Romulusfollows a group of young space explorers — Rain (Cailee Spaeny), Tyler (Archie Renaux), Kay (Isabela Merced), Bjorn (Spike Fearn) and an android named Andy (David Jonsson) — who stumble upon the wreckage of a space station, where they inevitably encounter a Xenomorph.

How to Watch theConjuringMovies in Order (Chronologically and by Release Date)

Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in ‘The Nun,’ 2018; Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron and Joey King as Christine in ‘The Conjuring,’ 2013.Photo:Justin Lubin/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock; New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock Justin Lubin/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock; New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock The first film in theConjuringfranchise premiered on July 19, 2013, starring Lili Taylor,Patrick Wilson,Vera FarmigaandJoey King. Centered around a family who moves into a haunted New England home, the movie follows real-life paranormal investigatorsEd and Lorraine Warren(Wilson and Farmiga) as they help the family discover the source of the phenomenon, which turns out to be a malicious spirit.

How to Watch theLord of the RingsMovies and TV Show in Order: A Guide to Middle-earth’s Epic Saga

Orlando Bloom in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’.Photo:Pierre Vinet/New Line Cinema/THA/Shutterstock Pierre Vinet/New Line Cinema/THA/Shutterstock J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth epic ofThe Lord of the Ringshas captivated audiences for decades, starting withThe Hobbitin 1937. His tale ultimately prompted what would be one of the longest-standing andmost lucrative franchisesacross literature, film and television. Whether you’re new to the series or revisiting the epic saga, knowing where to start can be tricky, as the six films and television series take place over thousands of years.

How to Watch theSawMovies in Order: From Jigsaw’s First Trap to His Shocking Demise

Left: Cary Elwes in ‘Saw’. Right: Octavio Hinojosa in ‘Saw X’.Photo:Evolution/Saw Prods Inc/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection Evolution/Saw Prods Inc/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Lionsgate / Courtesy Everett Collection 2004’sSawremains one of the most influential horror movies of the modern era. In the film, a sadistic killer known as Jigsaw kidnaps his victims and forces them to suffer through elaborate traps and games. What made the movie so complex was the revelation that Jigsaw picks his victims based on their terrible past choices which he believes they need to “atone” for.

How to WatchJurassic ParkMovies and TV Shows in Order (Chronologically and by Release Date)

Sam Neill in ‘Jurassic Park 3’.Photo:Photo Credit: Universal Pictures /The Hollywood Archive Photo Credit: Universal Pictures /The Hollywood Archive Jurassic Parkis as colossal as the dinosaurs that roam its universe. In 1993, directorSteven Spielbergadapted authorMichael Crichton’s novel of the same name into a trilogy starringSam Neill,Laura DernandJeff Goldblum. Fourteen years after Spielberg’s final film, directorColin Trevorrowrevived the franchise with a sequel trilogy titledJurassic World. His first film is set 22 years after the original park disaster and starsChris PrattandBryce Dallas Howard.