Description
Description

The "Alien" franchise is a series of science fiction horror films primarily focused on the interaction between humans and a hostile extraterrestrial species, commonly referred to as the Xenomorphs. The central theme revolves around survival in the face of unknown and often lethal alien creatures. The franchise is known for its tense, atmospheric storytelling and groundbreaking visual effects. A key aspect is the strong portrayal of its lead characters, especially the iconic Ellen Ripley, one of the first female protagonists in action-science fiction cinema.

The films explore themes such as corporate greed, the fear of the unknown, and the clash between human civilization and extraterrestrial life. The "Alien" franchise has significantly impacted both the science fiction and horror genres, influencing the depiction of strong female characters and setting a high standard for creature design and suspenseful narratives in film.

History
History

The "Alien" franchise began with the release of "Alien" in 1979, directed by Ridley Scott. This film introduced the terrifying Xenomorph, an aggressive extraterrestrial creature, and the character Ellen Ripley, a strong female protagonist, setting new standards in science fiction and horror. The success of "Alien" led to several sequels, each offering different perspectives and expansions of the universe. "Aliens" (1986), directed by James Cameron, added action-packed elements to the horror foundation.

Subsequent films, including "Alien 3" and "Alien Resurrection," further explored the dark, hostile universe and Ripley's battles against the Xenomorphs. The franchise also expanded into prequels like "Prometheus" and "Alien: Covenant," delving into the origins of the creatures and the universe. Additionally, it inspired a range of books, comics, and video games, deepening the lore and reach of the Alien universe.

Cultural Impact
Cultural Impact

Today, the "Alien" franchise remains a staple in science fiction and horror, renowned for its intense atmosphere and iconic creature design. Its influence is evident in the continued popularity of horror and sci-fi films featuring extraterrestrial threats. The character Ellen Ripley, as a strong, resourceful female protagonist, has become a symbol of empowerment in cinema. The franchise's exploration of themes like corporate exploitation and human vs. alien conflict continues to resonate.

Going forward, the "Alien" franchise is likely to inspire more films, TV series, and possibly interactive experiences like video games or immersive attractions, keeping the thrilling and suspenseful world of Xenomorphs relevant and engaging for new audiences and loyal fans alike.

Common Questions
Common Questions
When did the first Alien movie come out?

The first Alien movie came out in 1979, was directed by Ridley Scot,t and was written by Dan O’ Bannon. The Alien movie was based on a story by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett that depicts the journey of space tug, Nostromo, as it comes across an alien encounter.

Why do Predators hunt Aliens?

The Predators hunt Aliens as prey and use them to create artificial gaming reserves. Predators keep Queens and Facehuggers in captivity and typically operate alone. They’re called Predators because their culture is dedicated to hunting dangerous prey. Predators are highly intelligent and have mastered interstellar travel.

What year is Alien set in?

The year Alien is set in is 2122 and is the film that is set further along than any other of the series. In the film, the crew of the Nostromo is on a mission making a journey to Earth when they receive a transmission that an executive officer was attacked by an alien.

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7’2” | 2.18 m
Alien (1979)
Big Chap
218.000
1979.00
450
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Big Chap
10” | 25.4 cm (Upright)
3’6” | 106.7 cm
Alien (1979)
Chestbursters
24.400
106.700
1979.00
5900
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Chestbursters
6’0” | 1.83 m
Prometheus (2012)
David 8
183.000
2012.00
450
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David 8
8’–10’ | 2.44–3.05 m (Upright)
Prometheus (2012)
Deacons
305.000
2012.00
1500
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Deacons
5’10” | 1.78 m
Alien (1979)
Ellen Ripley
178.000
1979.00
14000
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Ellen Ripley
8’-9’ | 2.44–2.74 m
Alien (1979)
Engineers
274.000
1979.00
1500
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3D
Engineers
2’9” | 83.8 cm (Upright)
2’4” | 71.1 cm
4’11” | 149.8 cm
Alien (1979)
Facehuggers
83.800
71.100
149.800
1979.00
31000
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3D
Facehuggers
2’–3’ | 61–91.4 cm (Upright)
4’–5’ | 1.22–1.52 m
Prometheus (2012)
Hammerpedes
91.400
152.000
2012.00
350
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Hammerpedes
7’–8' | 2.13–2.44 m (Upright)
8’-9’ | 2.44–2.74 m
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Neomorphs
244.000
2754.000
2017.00
8400
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Neomorphs
3’3” | 100 cm
30” | 76.2 cm (Diameter)
Alien (1979)
Ovomorphs
100.000
76.200
1979.00
4460
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Ovomorphs
9’10” | 3.0 m
4’11” | 1.5 m
Aliens (1986)
Power Loader
300.000
150.000
1986.00
30
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3D
Power Loader
7’–8' | 2.13–2.44 m
Predator (1987)
Predators (Yautja)
244.000
1987.00
311000
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3D
Predators (Yautja)
6’–7’2” | 1.83–2.18 m (Upright)
11’–12’ | 3.35–3.66 m
Alien 3 (1992)
Runners
218.000
366.000
1992.00
600
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Runners
8’–10’ | 2.44–3.05 m
Prometheus (2012)
Trilobites
305.000
2012.00
400
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Trilobites
14’9” | 4.5 m
Aliens (1986)
Xenomorph Queen
450.000
1986.00
1300
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3D
Xenomorph Queen
7’–8’ | 2.13–2.44 m
14’–16’ | 4.27–4.88 m
Aliens (1986)
Xenomorphs (Drones)
244.000
488.000
1986.00
112000
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Xenomorphs (Drones)
Xenomorph Queen
Size comparison drawings of Xenomorph Queen comparing the heights of other related characters from the Alien franchise

The Xenomorph Queen (Alien) is a fictional extraterrestrial character most commonly seen in the Alien film series. The character is also known as Internecivus raptus or Zenomorph, and her primary goal is to propagate its members' survival by eliminating other forms of life standing in their way. The Xenomorph Queen serves as the leader of a hive of aliens. Queen Aliens have four arms and feature a flat crown-like head.

The first appearance Xenomorph made was in the 1979 Alien film, while the last was in Fortnite Battle Royale in 2021. This fictional character has a quick biological life cycle taking hours to reach adulthood, especially after the larvae have erupted from the living host's body. It also takes various forms depending on its host characteristics. Meaning, there have been The Dragon, Newborn, Predalien, Deacon, and Neomorph alien.

Xenomorph Queen has a height of 14’9” (4.5 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Xenomorph Queen with height measurements
The Xenomorph Queen (Alien) is a fictional extraterrestrial character most commonly seen in the Alien film series. The character is also known as Internecivus raptus or Zenomorph, and her primary goal is to propagate its members' survival by eliminating other forms of life standing in their way.

Xenomorph Queen has a height of 14’9” (4.5 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Xenomorph Queen with height measurements
Xenomorph Queen
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Species: Xenomorph XX121

Actor
First Appearance
Aliens (1986)

Drawings include:
Xenomorph Queen elevations (assorted)

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Predators (Yautja)
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Predators (Yautja) in relation to other creatures in the Alien universe

The Predator is the name given to the extraterrestrial species features in the Predator science-fiction franchise. The creature serves as the main antagonist in the 1987 film Predator, and in subsequent sequels and crossover films. The Predator is depicted as a large and powerful humanoid who possesses advanced technological powers. It has the ability to camouflage itself into any surrounding and can travel across space to other galaxies. When making a kill, they tend to skin or decapitate their prey. Predators are incredibly dangerous beings and thus are very difficult to capture.

Predators (Yautja) have heights typically between 7’–8' (2.13–2.44 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Predators (Yautja) labeled with overall height
The Predator is the name given to the extraterrestrial species features in the Predator science-fiction franchise. The creature serves as the main antagonist in the 1987 film Predator, and in subsequent sequels and crossover films. The Predator is depicted as a large and powerful humanoid.

Predators (Yautja) have heights typically between 7’–8' (2.13–2.44 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Predators (Yautja) labeled with overall height
Predators (Yautja)
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7’–8' | 2.13–2.44 m
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Species: Yautja

Actor
First Appearance
Predator (1987)

Drawings include:
Predators (Yautja) elevations (assorted)

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Engineers
Height comparison diagram of Engineers compared to other xenomorphs

The Engineers are an ancient alien species featuring in Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus. They are humanoid in appearance, but unlike humans, they are over nine feet tall, hairless and the palest of greys. They are an incredibly advanced humanoid race and are credited with the creation of Mankind as well as other biological life throughout the galaxy. They are especially skilled in genetic engineering. Not much information is known about their planet of origin, except they live in a culturally advanced society. They are revered by many intergalactic species as Gods.

Engineers have a height between 8’-9’ (2.44–2.74 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Engineers with overall height
The Engineers are an ancient alien species featuring in Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus. They are humanoid in appearance, but unlike humans, they are over nine feet tall, hairless and the palest of greys. They are an incredibly advanced humanoid race and credited with the creation of Mankind.

Engineers have a height between 8’-9’ (2.44–2.74 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Engineers with overall height
Engineers
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8’-9’ | 2.44–2.74 m
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Species: Unknown

Actor
First Appearance
Alien (1979)

Drawings include:
Engineers elevations (assorted)

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Power Loader | P-5000 Powered Work Loader
Size comparison drawings of Power Loader comparing the heights of other related characters from the Alien franchise

The P-5000 Powered Work Loader, also referred to as Power Loader, is a commercial and mechanical exoskeleton that is used for lifting heavy materials and objects in the Alien movie franchise. The P-500 Powered Work Loader can take the strength of its human operator and multiply it by thousands of times. The design of the P-5000 Powered Work Loader implements a hydraulic “claw” that is used to both hold and manipulate various objects. Its design was created and patented by Weyland Corp on January 29, 2025. It is primarily used by the United States Colonial Marine Corps to load their starships. 

Power Loader (P-5000 Powered Work Loader) has an overall height of 9’10” (3.0 m) and depth of 4’11” (1.5 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Power Loader with height measurements
The P-5000 Powered Work Loader, also referred to as Power Loader, is a commercial and mechanical exoskeleton that is used for lifting heavy materials and objects in the Alien movie franchise. The P-500 Powered Work Loader can take the strength of its human operator and multiply it many times.

Power Loader (P-5000 Powered Work Loader) has an overall height of 9’10” (3.0 m) and depth of 4’11” (1.5 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Power Loader with height measurements
Power Loader | P-5000 Powered Work Loader
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Type: Cargo Transport
Manufacturer: Weyland Corp

Actor
First Appearance
Aliens (1986)

Drawings include:
Power Loader elevations (assorted)

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Xenomorphs (Drones)
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Xenomorphs (Drones) in relation to other creatures in the Alien universe

Xenomorph is the name given to the fully grown extraterrestrial species in Ridley Scott’s Alien film series. In the first film the Xenomorph evolves from the egg laid by a Facehugger in a host organism which then bursts out of the host, ripping them apart. The Xenomorphs development depends on its host, but they are typically over seven feet tall, with a muscular shell-like body, and a long, curving tail. They have elongated domed heads and a sharped-tooth mouth. They have a second proboscis-like mouth which suddenly protrudes to bite and kill its prey. The Xenomorphs possess superior intelligence, strength and speed and as a result they are deadly predators.

Xenomorphs (Drones) have a height between 7’–8’ (2.13–2.44 m) and overall body and tail length between 14’–16’ (4.27–4.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Xenomorphs (Drones) labeled with overall height
Xenomorph is the name given to the fully grown extraterrestrial species in Ridley Scott’s Alien film series. In the first film the Xenomorph evolves from the egg laid by a Facehugger in a host organism which then bursts out of the host, ripping them apart.

Xenomorphs (Drones) have a height between 7’–8’ (2.13–2.44 m) and overall body and tail length between 14’–16’ (4.27–4.88 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Xenomorphs (Drones) labeled with overall height
Xenomorphs (Drones)
Height:
7’–8’ | 2.13–2.44 m
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14’–16’ | 4.27–4.88 m
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Species: Xenomorph XX121

Stage: 3

Actor
First Appearance
Aliens (1986)

Drawings include:
Xenomorphs (Drones) elevations (assorted)

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