Alien Nation Collection
A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine but are victims of a new type of discrimination. When the first Newcomer police officer, Sam Francisco is assigned his new partner, he is given Matthew Sykes, a mildly racist veteran.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Alien Nation Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.4/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Alien Nation Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Alien Nation: Dark Horizon standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Alien Nation Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Alien Nation Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Followup movie to the TV series about 250,000 aliens, or "newcomers" as they are known, who have by now settled alongside the humans in California. Most of the ...
Alien Nation: Body and Soul
Sikes and Francisco are called in to a case when a mysterious young girl, who looks part Newcomer, part human, appears. Her huge, brutish counterpart tries to f...
Alien Nation: Millennium
It's 1999, and as the end of the millenium approaches, people are attempting to find spiritual enlightenment. But a few people want to skip all the work that en...
Alien Nation: The Enemy Within
When detectives Sikes and Francisco are presented with the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that George rudely snubs the case. He, lik...
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by...
Common Questions about Alien Nation Collection
How many movies are in the Alien Nation Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Alien Nation Collection, starting from Alien Nation: Dark Horizon to the latest release, Alien Nation: The Enemy Within.
What is the best order to watch the Alien Nation Collection?
The best way to watch the Alien Nation Collection is usually in release order: starting with Alien Nation: Dark Horizon and ending with Alien Nation: The Enemy Within. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Alien Nation Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Alien Nation: Dark Horizon in this franchise.