Finally, Alien: Romulus has landed. Judging by the online buzz, Fede Álvarez’s prequel/sequel has divided the fandom, with some criticizing its return to basics and others celebrating it for exactly that. Personally, I loved it, flaws and all. So where does it stand among the other Alien films in the franchise?

Read on and find out from worst to best!

There's nothing wrong with Paul WS Anderson's Alien vs. Predator , but there's also nothing particularly memorable about it. As a glorified piece of fan fiction, this monster mash-team-up gets the job done with efficiency and style, even establishing some interesting lore for the legendary aliens. Extra points for having the audacity to use James Cameron's Alien Queen , even if it ranks lower on our list of Alien movies.

Unashamedly morbid and dark — literally and figuratively — The Brothers Strause's heavily R-rated sequel to Anderson's lackluster AvP is a tacky but occasionally fun slasher that makes the most of its iconic creatures, particularly the Predator. On the downside, the cast features a handful of forgettable TV actors who fail to make an impression. Still, AvP: R delivers on some slick set pieces and goes all out on the sadism, murdering children and pregnant women before bombing a city full of civilians.