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Movies like Alien: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Alien (1979), start with Aliens, Prometheus, Alien: Romulus. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Alien as horror, science fiction. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens (1986) | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction | 137 min | 8.0/10 | Netflix |
| Prometheus (2012) | Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror | 124 min | 6.6/10 | FXNow |
| Alien: Romulus (2024) | Horror, Science Fiction | 119 min | 7.2/10 | Hulu, FXNow |
| Sunshine (2007) | Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror | 108 min | 7.0/10 | Prime Video |
| Serenity (2005) | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | 119 min | 7.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Pitch Black (2000) | Thriller, Science Fiction, Action | 108 min | 6.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
Aliens
1986 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction · 137 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Shares Science Fiction with Alien. Released 7 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years.
US streaming: Netflix
Prometheus
2012 · Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror · 124 min · TMDB 6.6/10
Shares Science Fiction and Horror with Alien. Released 33 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe.
US streaming: FXNow
Alien: Romulus
2024 · Horror, Science Fiction · 119 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Horror and Science Fiction with Alien. Released 45 years after.
TMDB synopsis: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
US streaming: Hulu, FXNow
Sunshine
2007 · Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror · 108 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Science Fiction and Horror with Alien. Released 28 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Fifty years into the future, the sun is dying, and Earth is threatened by arctic temperatures.
US streaming: Prime Video
Serenity
2005 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure · 119 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Science Fiction with Alien. Released 26 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A group of rebels travel the outskirts of space evading the sinister Alliance regime.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Pitch Black
2000 · Thriller, Science Fiction, Action · 108 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Science Fiction with Alien. Released 21 years after.
TMDB synopsis: When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.2/10 on TMDB. The highest is Aliens at 8.0/10, against 8.2/10 for Alien itself. They span 1986 to 2024 and run 108 to 137 minutes. The most common genre tags are Science Fiction and Action. 4 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; FXNow carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Alien?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Aliens, Prometheus, Alien: Romulus. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Alien?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Netflix (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.