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Aliens

8.019862h 17mRMovieActionThrillerScience Fiction

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. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

DirectorJames Cameron
WritersJames Cameron·David Giler
ProducersGale Anne Hurd·Gordon Carroll

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Cast · Directed by James Cameron

SWSigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
CHCarrie Henn
Carrie Henn
Newt
MBMichael Biehn
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks
PRPaul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Burke
LHLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Bishop
BPBill Paxton
Bill Paxton
Private Hudson
WHWilliam Hope
William Hope
Lieutenant Gorman
JGJenette Goldstein
Jenette Goldstein
Private Vasquez
AMAl Matthews
Al Matthews
Sergeant Apone
MRMark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Private Drake
RRRicco Ross
Ricco Ross
Private Frost
CHColette Hiller
Colette Hiller
Corporal Ferro

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Aliens — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Aliens?

Aliens is streaming on Netflix, fuboTV and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Aliens on Netflix?

Yes — Aliens is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Aliens on Amazon Prime Video?

Aliens isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Aliens for free?

Aliens is available on Netflix and fuboTV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Aliens?

Yes — Aliens is followed by Alien³ (1992) in the Alien Collection.

Is there a prequel to Aliens?

Yes — Alien (1979) comes before Aliens in the Alien Collection.

Is Aliens part of a trilogy?

No — Aliens is part of the Alien Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Alien Collection?

There are 4 films in the Alien Collection: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992) and Alien Resurrection (1997).