16 Films in the Alien/Blade Runner Universe
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PrometheusMovie · 2012 · 124m · Science Fiction, Mystery, HorrorA group of explorers find evidence of humanity's beginnings on Earth, setting them on a quest to the farthest reaches of space. There, they face a frightening conflict to protect the survival of humankind.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 2
Alien³Movie · 1992 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorStranded on Fiorina 161, a harsh prison planet, Ripley is the sole survivor of a crash that claimed the lives of Newt and Hicks. The alien from the previous encounter has also arrived. With no weapons allowed, Ripley and the inmates must unite to face the terrifying threat and their own fears, hoping to survive until rescue comes. The film is about survival, finding strength in unity, and the resilience of humanity when facing impossible odds.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 3
Dateline NBCMovie · 1982 · 118m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerEvery week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using expert interviews and re-enactments to examine intricate cases. Originally NBC's main newsmagazine, Dateline now focuses primarily on true crime, captivating viewers with suspenseful storytelling and vivid detail. While sometimes covering other subjects, these stories are usually overshadowed by the gripping tales of deception, betrayal, and the search for justice that are central to Dateline's lasting popularity.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 4
Alien ResurrectionMovie · 1997 · 109m · Science Fiction, Horror, ActionTwo centuries after the first alien contact that claimed the life of Lt. Ripley, humanity faces a renewed threat. Scientists resurrect Ripley through cloning with a plan to weaponize her abilities. The new Ripley possesses unexpected traits, while the aliens evolve into a more dangerous force.
As the aliens relentlessly pursue Earth, Ripley joins forces with a group of smugglers. They face perilous journeys, treacherous landscapes, and shocking revelations as they try to outwit the aliens and prevent humanity's destruction.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 5
SoldierMovie · 1998 · 99m · Science Fiction, Action, DramaSergeant Todd, a veteran of elite military operations, is left for dead on a desolate planet after a devastating defeat against genetically enhanced soldiers. He discovers a small group of survivors who have found peace in the harsh environment. Their tranquility is shattered when the ruthless soldiers arrive with orders to destroy the colony.
Todd must decide whether to protect the colonists or return to isolation. He re-embraces his military skills and forms new connections within the community, facing the relentless pursuit of his former enemies in a place offering no mercy.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 6
AliensMovie · 1986 · 137m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionAfter the Nostromo's devastating encounter with the Alien, Ripley returns to Earth, having spent 57 years in hypersleep. Despite initial disbelief, she joins a team of Colonial Marines on a mission to LV-426.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.0 - 7
The Peter Weyland Files: TED Conference, 2023Movie · 2012 · 7mPeter Weyland has courted controversy since announcing his goal of creating the first truly human-like robot by the end of the decade. He's pushed ethical limits with nanotechnology in medicine and clashed with the Vatican over gene-therapy sterilization, always stating, "If we can, we must." After a three-year absence from the public eye, Weyland has resurfaced to reveal his next project. And it’s a project we’ll definitely be watching.IMDb 7.0TMDB 9.0 - 8
Alien: CovenantMovie · 2017 · 122m · Horror, Science FictionThe crew of the colony ship Covenant journeys to a distant planet, believing it to be an untouched paradise. Instead, they find a dark and perilous world.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 9
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022Movie · 2017 · 16m · Action, Animation, Science FictionThis animated short depicts the events surrounding a major electrical failure on the US West Coast. Within the established timeline of *Blade Runner 2049*, this blackout triggers widespread city shutdowns, economic collapse, and food shortages. While the cause remains unknown, Replicants – the bio-engineered beings from the original *Blade Runner* – are suspected.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 10
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last SupperMovie · 2017 · 5mThe prologue to Alien: Covenant introduces the crew of a colonization mission as they share a final meal before entering cryosleep. Aboard the Covenant, a ship heading to a distant planet for a new human settlement, the core crew – all in relationships – and their android companion, Walter, enjoy this last shared moment.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 11
2048: Nowhere to RunMovie · 2017 · 6m · Science Fiction, Thriller, ActionSet one year before Blade Runner 2049, "2048: Nowhere to Run" follows Sapper, a man striving to stay on a path away from his past. The short film reveals both Sapper's gentle side and the violent potential that emerges when he is provoked.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 12
2036: Nexus DawnMovie · 2017 · 7m · Science Fiction, ThrillerSet in 2036, this short film features Jared Leto as Niander Wallace. He unveils a new generation of highly advanced replicants, the Nexus 9, with the goal of ending the legal restrictions on replicants. This action has significant implications for the story of *Blade Runner 2049*.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 13
Blade Runner 2049Movie · 2017 · 164m · Science Fiction, DramaThirty years after the first film, Officer K, a new Blade Runner for the LAPD, discovers a long-hidden secret that could destabilize society. His investigation leads him to search for Rick Deckard, a former Blade Runner who disappeared thirty years ago.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 14
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: The CrossingMovie · 2017 · 3m*The Crossing*, a prologue to *Alien: Covenant*, shows what happens to Dr. Elizabeth Shaw and the synthetic David after *Prometheus*. They are on a derelict Engineer ship, where Dr. Shaw repairs David as they both keep searching for the beings who created humankind.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8