Think you know the Alien movies? This quiz will put your knowledge of the sci-fi franchise to the ultimate test

(Image credit: 20th Century Fox / Brandywine Productions) I’ve been a superfan of the Alien movies for more than two decades. Its combination of sci-fi thrills, spine-tingling horror, and compelling characters is unmatched in my eyes. It’s had its share of underwhelming entries, but it remains my favorite film franchise to this day.That’s why I’ve created this Alien-themed quiz. These 10 questions celebrate the franchise’s decades-long legacy on the big screen and give my fellow Alien fans a chance to prove themselves the ultimate Xenomorph expert. The quiz covers every Alien movie (bar “AVP2"; we don’t talk about that one), and even tests your knowledge of the extended universe.So whether you’ve been watching Alien movies since 1979, or you’re a newcomer who’s been playing catch-up in recent years, put your expertise to the test with my quiz. Can you score a perfect 10/10? To borrow a phrase, “I can't lie to you about your chances,” but I wish you good luck!Want to test your movie knowledge further? Try our '80s thriller movies quiz, which includes "Blade Runner" (another franchise close to my heart), or try my movie tagline quiz — but be warned, I made that one extra tricky.If you enjoyed this "Alien" movie quiz, then be sure to bookmark our Quiz section and visit our Polls page to have your say on all manner of subjects, from the best new movies of 2026 to the recently revealed iPhone Duo. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Subscribe to Tom's Guide on YouTube and follow Tom's Guide Entertainment on TikTok and Instagram. More from Tom's GuideI’m testing your ’70s movie knowledge with these 10 tricky questionsHow well do you know ‘80s thriller movies?Who should play the next Wolverine? Cast your vote Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.