Is Prometheus before or after Alien?

Is Prometheus before or after Alien?

1. Prometheus (2012) Chronologically, Prometheus is now the earliest film in the current Alien canon, seeing original franchise director Ridley Scott return for a different take on this dark universe.

Are Prometheus and Alien on the same planet?

No it does not appear to be the same planet. Aside from having different names LV-223 in Prometheus and LV-426 in Alien their atmospheric compositions are quite different.

Is there an Alien movie after Prometheus?

Alien: Covenant is a 2017 science fiction horror film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by John Logan and Dante Harper, from a story by Michael Green and Jack Paglen. A joint American and British production, the film is a sequel to Prometheus (2012) and the second entry in the Alien prequel series.

Is Prometheus a prequel to the Alien series?

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. Released in 1979, future Blade Runner director Ridley Scott's Alien was a surprise hit with audiences and critics alike.

What planet is Prometheus set on?

LV-223 Prometheus takes place on LV-223, a distinct and different planet.

Do you need to watch Prometheus before Alien Covenant?

• Sci-fi chiller " Alien: Covenant " is the latest movie set in the Alien universe, and directly follows on from the end of 2012's " Prometheus ". So do you need to watch -- or re-watch -- "Prometheus" before seeing "Covenant"?

Do you need to have seen the first Alien movie?

• This is straightforward horror thriller stuff -- you don't need to have seen "Prometheus" to enjoy this strand. 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 do you need to know about Alien Covenant?

• Warning: If you're considering watching "Prometheus" and want to remain unspoiled, don't read the final "What do I need to know?" section. Everything else is spoiler-free. "Covenant" takes place 10 years after "Prometheus", and the two films are certainly much more closely connected than previous instalments in the Alien series.

What's the name of the next Alien movie?

• Almost 40 years after the original film, Alien, was released in theaters, Scott is gearing up to release the sixth official film in the franchise Alien: Covenant.