The best alien movies and shows, ranked

173 alien titles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesAbsurdist humor · darkly comic · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
2. 2The Avengers (2012)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Disney+ · Hulu
3. 3Avengers: Endgame (2019)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
4. 4Project Hail Mary (2026)Dry wit · epic · full attention · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty science teacher wakes up in space, piecing together his epic, suspenseful mission to save Earth.Prime Video · MGM+84
5. 5INVINCIBLE (2021) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA teenager inherits his father's epic superhero powers, but a darkly comedic journey quickly turns gritty and relentless.Prime Video
6. 6Alien (1979)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA commercial spaceship crew answers a distress signal, unleashing a chilling, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.Netflix
7. 7Gravity Falls (2012) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-Y7Whimsical adventures unfold as twins uncover the quirky, suspenseful secrets of a mysterious Oregon town.Disney+
8. 8Futurama (1999) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A pizza delivery boy awakens a millennium later, navigating a whimsical yet melancholic future with absurdist wit.Hulu
9. 9The X-Files (1993) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · measured · TV-14FBI agents investigate paranormal cold cases, blending gritty crime with chilling, otherworldly suspense.Disney+ · Hulu · Pluto TV
10. 10Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
11. 11The Thing (1982)Terrifying · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn Antarctic research team faces a shape-shifting alien, creating a chilling atmosphere of paranoia and suspense.Prime Video · AMC+
12. 12Smallville (2001) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
13. 13Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Big broad humor · heartwarming · date night · strong violence · PG-13A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.Disney+
14. 14The Iron Giant (1999)Wholesome humor · earnest · family watch · mildly scary · PGA giant machine learns humanity from a boy, saving a town from its own fear with earnest, wholesome heart.YouTube (free)
15. 15Arrival (2016)Cerebral · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An expert linguist races to understand an alien language, navigating a suspenseful, melancholy, and cerebral mystery.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy85
16. 16Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesEpic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
17. 17Halo (2022) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Humanity battles an alien threat in the 26th century, weaving gritty personal stories with epic action and adventure.Paramount+
18. 18Edge of Tomorrow (2014)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A soldier relives a brutal alien invasion day by day, growing more lethal with each relentless death.Paramount+ · YouTube (free)
19. 19Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)Epic · family watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic adventure unfolds as a family fights for survival and endures tragedy in a wondrous world.Disney+
20. 20The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
21. 21Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
22. 22The Fifth Element (1997)Big broad humor · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.
23. 23Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesFeel good · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
24. 24Stalker (1979)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.Max
25. 25Final Space (2018) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14An astronaut and his planet-destroying sidekick blast through space on a brisk, darkly-comic, absurdist adventure.
26. 26Predator (1987)Suspenseful · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RElite commandos become jungle prey for an extraterrestrial hunter in a tense, gritty fight for survival.
27. 27E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Heartwarming · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA lost alien finds an unlikely family as children protect him from the world and help him return home.Starz
28. 28A Quiet Place (2018)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A family's silent struggle against sound-hunting creatures creates relentless, gritty tension.Paramount+ · MGM+71
29. 29District 9 (2009)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA corporate agent's grim transformation exposes the brutal cost of human prejudice against alien refugees.Tubi
30. 30Prey (2022)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Comanche warrior faces off against an invisible, technologically advanced alien hunter in a brutal fight for survival.Hulu
31. 31Ben 10 (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7A boy discovers a mysterious device, transforming into ten alien heroes for brisk, wholesome, comedic adventures.Tubi
32. 32Lilo & Stitch (2002)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA mischievous alien genetic experiment finds family and belonging with a Hawaiian girl in a heartwarming, whimsical adventure.Disney+
33. 33Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesBig broad humor · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
34. 34Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010) · seriesFamily watch · brisk · TV-Y7A young hero's secret identity is out, and he battles evil with new alien forms.
35. 35Star Trek (1966) · seriesEpic · full attention · measured · TV-PGA determined crew embarks on an earnest, epic, and suspenseful five-year mission to explore the galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
36. 36Men in Black (1997)Dry wit · campy · family watch · brisk · PG-13A secret agency polices alien activity on Earth, balancing witty banter with campy sci-fi action.Paramount+
37. 37Project Blue Book (2019) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · measured · TV-14Two earnest investigators uncover gritty, suspenseful truths about UFO phenomena in 1950s America.
38. 38Treasure Planet (2002)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA young cabin boy and a cyborg cook embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure across the galaxy for treasure.Disney+
39. 39Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)Epic · family watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A family's intimate struggle for survival unfolds with gritty, epic suspense against a violent new tribe.Disney+
40. 40Steven Universe Future (2019) · seriesWholesome humor · melancholy · family watch · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA measured, wholesome adventure follows a universe-saving hero as he finally confronts his own lingering melancholy.Hulu
41. 41A Quiet Place Part II (2021)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13The fight for survival against sound-hunting creatures becomes a gritty, relentless gauntlet in the outside world.Paramount+
42. 42Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An unstoppable force within Starfleet detonates the fleet, leading to a brisk, suspenseful manhunt across a war-zone world.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
43. 43Stargate Atlantis (2004) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn expedition to an ancient city in a new galaxy becomes a brisk, gritty fight for survival.Prime Video · Pluto TV
44. 44Justice League (2001) · seriesEpic · family watch · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
45. 45Doctor Who (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA two-hearted alien travels all of time and space, saving planets with whimsy, suspense, and heart.AMC+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
46. 46The Tomorrow War (2021)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Time travelers recruit a family man for an epic, brisk war against aliens, leading to a bittersweet fight.Prime Video
47. 47Ben 10: Omniverse (2012) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A brisk, whimsical adventure unfolds as a teen hero battles new enemies with an all-new Omnitrix.
48. 48Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn ordinary man follows an undeniable, whimsical pull toward a spectacular, suspenseful encounter in the wilderness.Peacock · YouTube (free) · Tubi
49. 49Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA gritty space station crew navigates cosmic politics and intimate alien encounters with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
50. 50Disclosure Day (2026)Suspenseful · measured · PG-13A whistleblower and a meteorologist uncover chilling alien secrets, running from a powerful corporation to expose the truth.Peacock
51. 51Star Trek: Voyager (1995) · seriesEpic · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew and Maquis rebels unite for an epic, measured journey across a vast, dangerous galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
52. 52The Abyss (1989)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A civilian dive crew discovers an otherworldly force that could change humanity or destroy it, 25,000 feet deep.Disney+ · Tubi
53. 53Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Pike, Spock, and Number One explore new worlds with earnest, wholesome, and uplifting galactic adventures.Paramount+
54. 54Resident Alien (2021) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14An alien visitor with a secret mission grapples with human morality and small-town murder.Netflix · Peacock
55. 55Supergirl (2015) · seriesFeel good · comfort watch · measured · TV-14An earnest hero embraces her alien powers, navigating a measured journey of uplifting, feel-good adventure.Netflix
56. 56Pacific Rim (2013)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Giant robots punch monstrous invaders in a relentless, high-octane battle for Earth's survival.YouTube (free)
57. 57Venom (2018)Big broad humor · gritty · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A disgraced journalist bonds with an alien, unleashing a pulpy, brisk, and broadly humorous battle for Earth.Disney+
58. 58V (1983) · seriesTense · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Giant spaceships arrive with human-like aliens promising friendship, but their true intentions threaten Earth's very survival.Plex
59. 59Captain Marvel (2019)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brisk galactic war unfolds in the 90s as a hero discovers her epic, uplifting power.Disney+
60. 60Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless epic unfolds as Autobots and Maximals unite to save humanity from a planet-destroying threat.Paramount+
61. 61Doctor Who (1963) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA whimsical Time Lord travels the universe in a blue box, earnestly saving civilizations with measured grace.The Roku Channel · Tubi
62. 62Transformers (2007)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Giant robots clash in an epic, relentless battle for Earth, with humanity caught in the high-octane crossfire.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
63. 63A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A robotic boy programmed for love yearns for acceptance in an epic, yet intimate, sci-fi adventure.Paramount+ · Peacock · MGM+
64. 64Alien: Romulus (2024)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RYoung space colonizers face the universe's most terrifying life form in a relentless, gritty, and chilling ordeal.Hulu
65. 65They Live (1988)Satirical · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA drifter's special sunglasses reveal a world where aliens manipulate humanity, leading to absurd, briskly paced action.Prime Video
66. 66Farscape (1999) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An astronaut hurtles across galaxies, landing in the middle of a relentless, gritty alien war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
67. 67Independence Day (1996)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Global cities face relentless annihilation from an alien force, sparking an epic, suspenseful fight for survival.
68. 68Megamind (2010)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA brilliant alien villain finds his true calling when he must save the city from his own heroic creation.Peacock · The Roku Channel
69. 69Starship Troopers (1997)Satirical · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RYoung soldiers fight giant alien bugs in a relentless, high-octane, and darkly satirical space war.Netflix
70. 703 Body Problem (2024) · seriesCerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAFive brilliant friends confront an unraveling scientific reality and an epic existential threat across decades and continents.Netflix
71. 71ALF (1986) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
72. 72Man of Steel (2013)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An alien hero embraces his epic destiny, relentlessly fighting to save humanity and inspire hope.Max
73. 73Solar Opposites (2020) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · brisk · TV-MAAlien refugees from a perfect world bring their raunchy, darkly comic, and absurd squabbles to suburban America.Netflix · Disney+ · Hulu
74. 74Bugonia (2025)Satirical · measured · RTwo paranoid men kidnap a CEO, convinced she is an alien, leading to darkly comedic and suspenseful absurdity.Netflix
75. 75K-PAX (2001)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A mysterious patient claims alien origins, making his psychiatrist question reality and sanity.YouTube (free)
76. 76Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A darkly comic alien symbiote battles a new foe, bringing brisk, pulpy action and adventure.Disney+ · Starz
77. 77Star Trek: First Contact (1996)Epic · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Starfleet races through time to stop cyborgs from rewriting history and assimilating the entire galaxy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
78. 78Prometheus (2012)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RExplorers uncover humanity's genesis in the cosmos, battling terrifying unknowns in a gritty, atmospheric fight for survival.Max
79. 79Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) · seriesEpic · full attention · measured · TV-PGA measured, earnest drama chronicles humanity's early interstellar adventures leading to galactic unity.Paramount+
80. 80Super 8 (2011)Suspenseful · light gore · measured · PG-13A group of friends filming a zombie movie uncovers a terrifying secret after a devastating train derailment.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
81. 81Lilo & Stitch (2025)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA lonely Hawaiian girl and a fugitive alien find family in a heartwarming, whimsical, and wholesome adventure.Disney+
82. 82Eternals (2021)Epic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Ancient, immortal beings emerge from the shadows to protect humanity from an epic, melancholic struggle.Disney+
83. 83Roswell (1999) · seriesRomantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGTeenage aliens with superhuman powers navigate high school crushes and a dangerous secret in New Mexico.Tubi
84. 84Pitch Black (2000)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RSurvivors on a remote planet face a total eclipse and deadly creatures, forcing them to trust an escaped convict.
85. 85Space Jam (1996)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGLooney Tunes characters and Michael Jordan team up for a whimsical, brisk, and wholesome basketball comedy.Max · YouTube (free)
86. 86Paul (2011)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · RTwo sci-fi fanboys find their road trip upended by a raunchy, wise-cracking alien on the run.Peacock · YouTube (free)
87. 87Men in Black 3 (2012)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PG-13Time-traveling agents uncover cosmic secrets while battling aliens with broad humor and witty banter.Paramount+
88. 88Galaxy Quest (1999)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · PGHas-been actors are mistaken for space heroes, leading to a brisk, whimsical, and witty adventure.Paramount+ · Kanopy
89. 89Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)Epic · late-night trip · brisk · PG-13Two operatives race to save a shimmering, intergalactic city from a dark, encroaching mystery.Hulu · Max
90. 90Cloverfield (2008)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty home video captures the chilling, suspenseful fight for survival against a skyscraper-sized monster.Paramount+ · Peacock
91. 91War of the Worlds (2005)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An ordinary father fights to keep his children alive as an alien invasion relentlessly reshapes their world.Max · Paramount+ · Peacock
92. 92Lightyear (2022)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PGA legendary Space Ranger and his robot companion embark on an uplifting, brisk intergalactic adventure.Disney+
93. 93Nope (2022)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA lonely California gulch holds an uncanny, chilling discovery, unfolding with measured, witty suspense.Netflix
94. 94Signs (2002)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Mysterious crop circles portend a chilling, atmospheric dread that slowly consumes a farming family.Hulu
95. 95Alien: Earth (2025) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA deep space crash-landing brings humanity face-to-face with an epic, chilling threat on Earth.Disney+ · Hulu
96. 96Stargate Universe (2009) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An exploration team navigates the gritty, atmospheric expanse of a distant galaxy, desperately seeking a way home.Prime Video
97. 973rd Rock from the Sun (1996) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-PGFour aliens in human form navigate Earth's absurdities, finding heartwarming family moments amid campy, witty chaos.
98. 98Home (2015)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGAn unlikely duo, a resourceful girl and a banished alien, embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure.
99. 99Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-GAn alien experiment and a Hawaiian girl embark on brisk, wholesome adventures to rescue mischievous cousins.Disney+
100. 100Ender's Game (2013)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Gifted children train for gritty space wars, facing suspenseful, epic battles with measured, bittersweet determination.Hoopla · Tubi

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