The Beginnings
The Alien vs Predator franchise started in 2004 with the release of the first movie, Alien vs Predator. The movie was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and featured a group of explorers that discovered a pyramid buried in the Antarctic. The pyramid was a battleground for the two alien species, and the humans were caught in the middle.
The movie was a moderate success, and it was followed by a sequel, Alien vs Predator: Requiem, in 2007. The sequel was directed by the Brothers Strause and was set in a small town in Colorado. The movie was criticized for its dark and hard-to-see scenes, and it didn’t perform as well as the first movie.
Continuing the Franchise
After the sequel, the franchise was put on hold for a few years. However, in 2010, the series was rebooted with the release of Predators. The movie was directed by Nimród Antal and starred Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, and Laurence Fishburne. The movie was set on a different planet, and it featured a group of humans that were hunted by the predators.
After Predators, the franchise was quiet again until 2014 when Ridley Scott directed the movie Prometheus. The movie was a prequel to the Alien franchise and explored the origins of the aliens. The movie was praised for its visuals and storytelling, but it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Bringing It All Together
The Alien vs Predator franchise was brought back together in 2017 with the release of Alien: Covenant. The movie was a sequel to Prometheus and a prequel to the Alien franchise. The movie was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, and Billy Crudup. The movie continued the story of the origins of the aliens and their connection to the predators.
There are talks of more movies in the Alien vs Predator franchise, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Fans are hoping for a movie that brings the two species together in a battle to the death.
Final Thoughts
The Alien vs Predator franchise has had its ups and downs over the years, but it has remained a favorite among sci-fi fans. The franchise has explored the origins of the aliens and the predators, and it has given us some memorable battles between the two species.
Whether you’re a fan of the franchise or new to it, watching the movies in order can help you understand the story better. With five movies in the franchise, there’s plenty of action, suspense, and horror to keep you entertained for hours.
