If you liked Alien: Earth, these movies ought to be on your binge-list

Noah Hawley’s latest series, Alien: Earth, has created waves, leaving viewers captivated. Its blend of cosmic mystery, chilling suspense, and mankind’s eternal quest for answers beyond the stars is turning out to be a fan-favourite. If you're done with the episodes, and meanwhile want to get your hands on similar films, these movies deserve a spot on your binge-list for their unforgettable take on extraterrestrial encounters.

Updated On: 2025-08-19 01:14 PM IST

Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves

Alien movies

War of the Worlds

Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel, depicts a devastating alien invasion through the eyes of a father trying to protect his children.

Avatar

James Cameron’s visual grandeur set on Pandora, where humans attempt to exploit resources at the expense of the Na’vi, the indigenous alien race.

Men in Black

A funny action-comedy is about a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrials living on Earth. Agents J and K protect humanity from alien threats.

Arrival

Arrival is a thought-provoking sci-fi drama where mysterious alien ships arrive on Earth. A linguist  works to communicate with the beings, leading to profound revelations about language, time, and human existence.

Prometheus

Ridley Scott’s ambitious prequel to Alien, follows a crew seeking humanity’s origins on a distant planet.

Transformers

An Action-packed spectacle where alien robots, Autobots and Decepticons, come to Earth with their war as humans get caught in the crossfire.

Koi… Mil Gaya

Bollywood’s very own sci-fi drama wherein a developmentally challenged young man befriends an alien named Jadoo. The creature’s powers transform Rohit’s life.

Edge of Tomorrow

In this thrilling sci-fi action film, Earth is at war with alien creatures. A soldier is caught in a time loop and keeps repeatedly reliving the same battle.

The Thing

The Thing is a chilling sci-fi horror set in Antarctica. A shapeshifting alien infiltrates a research station as paranoia spreads since no one knows who has been taken over.

PK

This one is a satirical Bollywood film where an alien, gets stranded on Earth, and questions societal norms and blind faith.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Steven Spielberg’s classic story of a young boy, Elliott, who befriends a stranded alien. The story beautifully blends science fiction with human emotion.

Independence Day

This one is a landmark sci-fi blockbuster where the Earth faces a massive alien invasion. It is known for its epic action sequences and iconic destruction of world landmarks.

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