Is Alien: Covenant a prequel to the original Alien?

Is Alien: Covenant a prequel to the original Alien?

In November 2015, Scott confirmed that Alien: Covenant would be the first of three additional films in the Alien prequel series before linking up with the original Alien, and stated that the Prometheus sequels would reveal who created the xenomorph aliens.

Is Alien: Covenant a sequel to Prometheus?

2017's Alien: Covenant may not have been the franchise's most financially successful outing, but the 2017 movie is a stronger Alien prequel than its predecessor, 2012's Prometheus.

What order should I watch Prometheus and Alien: Covenant?

The viewing order this time around is:

1. Prometheus (2012)
2. Alien: Covenant (2017)
3. Alien (1979)
4. Aliens (1986)
5. Alien 3 (1992)
6. Alien: Resurrection (1997)

Where does Alien: Covenant fit in the Alien timeline?

Given that David is the inventor and god that created the Alien organism, the eggs in Alien were laid fairly recently since that film is set in 2121 while Covenant takes place in 2104.

Should I Watch Alien Before Prometheus?

But "Prometheus" was a film that divided viewers and fans, so it's not necessarily an essential watch. ... You don't even need to have seen any previous Alien movies, in fact, although knowledge of the iconic series will help you spot riffs on classic moments from Ridley Scott's original 1979 film.

What should I watch after alien Covenant?

How to watch Alien movies in order

• Prometheus (2012) SEAC. ...
• Alien: Covenant (2017) ...
• Alien (1979) ...
• Aliens (1986) ...
• Alien 3 (1992) ...
• Alien: Resurrection (1997) ...
• Predator (1987) ...
• Predator 2 (1990)

What planet is alien Covenant on?

Planet 4 Planet 4, also referred to as the fourth planet, the Engineer Planet, and Paradise, is the planet that the USCSS Covenant, on its way to Origae-6, set out to explore after receiving a rogue transmission from its location.