Alien Movies On Netflix That Should Be Required Viewing

Moviegoers have always been fascinated with aliens and extra-terrestrials on the big screen, with movies like Alien, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Arrival, The Thing, and Predator often being ranked among the best sci-fi films of all time.
You can catch some of these movies on Netflix, but if you are in need of a new list of alien movies, we can help you out.
Netflix provides a long list of movies in all genres, and the only hard part is knowing how to find the best ones. Here are some alien movies on Netflix that should be required viewing.
#Netflix #Movies #Alien
Extinction | 0:00
The Signal | 1:21
Revolt | 2:22
Beyond Skyline | 3:31
At First Light | 4:23
The Darkest Dawn | 5:15
Under the Skin | 6:10
Apollo 18 | 6:58
Occupation | 7:49
Cloverfield | 8:58
Evolution | 10:08
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[@Looper]

What's your favorite alien movie?

[@yushaali8381]

Alien covenant

[@TajimaMunenori]

District 9

[@ELBLACKO45]

Predator

[@chr1sleon539]

Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection. Sigourney Weaver was perfect for her character Ripley.

[@aq7127]

Simpsons

[@mazagoez7190]

this is the first time i've seen timestaps on the progress bar, nice.

[@tacobeller5941]

Wtf

[@mazagoez7190]

@Devin Nunes' Cows Brother yeah, i wish all videos with listing content uses this. very helpful.

[@DeosPraetorian]

Well a lot of channels have these now

[@oliath]

Yeah its great. So you can skip the part where he ruins the films by telling you the whole plot.

[@Dugong247]

Love it

[@Rampageone]

Evolution is the longest Head and shoulders commercial ever made.

[@michaelstrodick1769]

And the most entertaining one.

[@pemayb9134]

Love your comment😂

[@Joostinonline]

Head and Shoulders didn't actually pay them anything. It was a joke.

[@Valdarious]

and its also not on watch instantly, at least in the US it isnt.

[@GriogharThomasBaldwin]

I will always know what selenium is because of that movie.

[@eden20111]

Extinction had an ending that blew my mind. Did not expect that. The movie has a great concept and honestly would have been better as a TV series.

[@annehaight9963]

I actually really liked it. Surprisingly original.

[@RichardServello]

A good friend of mine wrote and directed Revolt. So cool to see it on this list!!! I just forwarded him the link to this video.

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

"I've seen this movie, the black dude dies first. YOU snag it" - Harry. "Gimme back my friend you big sphincter!!" - Ira. I love Evolution haha, absolutely MUST see on Netflix. Also it's a tragedy Battle Los Angeles doesn't make these lists, it has a lot of realism in the respect it shows what our military engaging an invader would really look like. Street by street, urban warfare with a superior yet not invincible force while trying to safeguard civilians. That movie deserves a sequel.

[@Gruntypantsisdancing]

i'd say civvies are on their own after recent events

[@gavaho]

i own and love this movie

[@cdbwc]

Theres always time for lubrication!

[@ignitebridgeiii5425]

I saw Evolution again recently and realized Annihilation is just a serious remake of it.

[@Andrew-zt3bf]

Tagedy, no. But battle:la is awesome.

[@charlesharsha4568]

Man, i should have just watched whats on the list instead of watching movie, good breakdowns just gives too much info for my liking. good list

[@Mastro2k]

Agree. I feel like he gives away the whole movie.

[@xxmelaniexx101]

I watched the signal around the time it first came out and since, I’ve always felt like it was underrated!

[@rickroche8860]

Love the timebar separations! All videos should offer this great service!

[@therealTrayScott]

Ive watched Evolution over and over, for years. Its has its funny moments. Its a good movie to me. The movies on this list are ok at best. Nothing too good about them but they are watchable and entertaining enough, if you watch them with an open mind.

[@ChrisLichowicz]

I really liked that movie! It was very funny!

[@davidbanner3154]

Watch with an open mind or a dead brain?

[@davidbanner3154]

Actually, i did find Evolution a watchable movie, but nothing to write home about.

[@A-Non_kma]

The original script was a horror movie. The way the studio screwed with this production is the stuff of legends.

[@paulwilson425]

Evolution also had a cartoon: "Alienators: Evolution Continues'" in 2001 26 episodes

[@tuhinmia1967]

Choose a different pic that doesn't ruin the end of the movie.

[@juststuff5216]

Loved *Extinction.* Didn't get on with *The Signal* or *Beyond Skyline,* which in isolation was an OK film, but it wasn't a good sequel to Skyline.

[@LOST131100]

Omg these time stamps on the slider are pure gold.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Holy crap!! You've just set my streaming viewing for the next couple of days. First time I've ever wanted to see every movie on one of these lists!! That gets you 1 like and 1 subscribe. I hope your happy now, cuz this is going on your permanent record MISTER!! IF that's your real name?!

[@cscheatum]

The Signal was a badass movie. Way beyond expectations

[@jeffkadlec8264]

Oh man, Extinction was so stinkin good. I can't tell you the last time I've seen a sci-fi movie that was that good. Well written, fantastic dialogue, great acting, and excellent cinematography. You need to watch that movie

[@bassred7065]

5/10 overall

[@mythcrafts]

can someone list to me the background music names or where to find them, used AHA music extension did not work for me

[@HanterTheOne]

I sent a message to the author but he doesn't reply ...

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

I saw Evolution when I was a child, loved it!

[@nellecarrero3671]

The signal was actually really good!! Extinction was good also!! Both movies had awesome plot twists!!

[@efrahaimrn]

You got a like and a subscriber here. You did not disappoint. :) Thank you!

[@apsims12]

I've always loved Evolution, I'm surprised so many people I know have never heard of it! "Fruit basket for General Woodman"! The same for Cloverfield, which I think is one of the best executions of a 'found footage' film.

[@RanaRandom]

I watched it in Theaters back then.

[@Nebujin383]

Cloverfield was quite boring in the end, but sorta okay in the found-footage genre.

[@RonaldKragnes]

Timestamps already in the description. You the man, Looper! IMDB Rating/Movie Name/Timestamp 5.8 Extinction | 0:00 6.1 The Signal | 1:21 5.2 Revolt | 2:22 5.3 Beyond Skyline | 3:31 5.5 At First Light | 4:23 4.1 The Darkest Dawn | 5:15 6.3 Under the Skin | 6:10 5.2 Apollo 18 | 6:58 5.0 Occupation | 7:49 7.0 Cloverfield | 8:58 6.1 Evolution | 10:08

[@Geperd1]

Choose a different pic that doesn't ruin the end of the movie.

[@brianhinkemeyer1776]

^ THIS

[@truecrimes86]

exactly

[@jaykasai]

Geperd Geperd seriously dude

[@Geperd1]

It was weird for him to move slow in the movie, showing that ruined the surprise

[@davidmckesey7119]

Yes exactly.

[@rebeccajohnson7957]

I do love the way you explain everything to everyone THANK YOU SO MUCH IT REALLY HELPS ME BECAUSE I DON'T WATCH TV SO I DON'T GET TO SEE THE PREVIEWS OF NEW MOVIES UNLESS I GET ON KZbin ✌

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

TV=Extintion

[@ebonspace]

The Endless needs to be on this list.

[@chaichaihuman3109]

yes! that movie is one of my favorites!

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Always down for a good alien sci-fi flick or two! Great recommendations here! Will definitely be checking out some of them 🙌💯👾👽

[@jayyyzeee6409]

I just watched "The Signal" and it was awesome!

[@KipIngram]

"The Signal" was one of the worst movie letdowns I've ever encountered. Starting off it felt like it could be so good, but it just went NOWHERE.

[@cthuemmel1]

Watched Revolt after seeing this list. Great movie!

[@Angelo-uo2gj]

I don’t care what anyone says. Battle for LA is a kick ass movie!

[@bigtravis6159]

Thought I was the only one who liked it

[@bigboycombo6342]

@@bigtravis6159nope, one of tree that likes it.

[@budgetbasscovers]

I bought it on Blu-ray 👍🏻

[@miamijim5964]

It's a great film.

[@datdudecee6298]

Yoooo...word. I liked it to but kept getting "Boo'd" everytime I admitted it.

[@TheWealthGenerator]

Now I got some decent looking movies to watch for a couple days 👍

[@ocrawford77]

check out "the signal" for sure.

[@tru47agent]

Extension sucks it started off good but ending is garbage

[@ShawnGuffey]

No you don't, lol

[@ChickensAndGardening]

I loved the one where almost everyone in LA gets sucked into an alien spaceship. Please ask them to do SF and NYC next!

[@michaelwellman2079]

The original, "The Day the Earth Stood Still". We could use a good wake up call about now. Mesa, AZ

[@eatmedrinkme9628]

When you say "original" I hope you are speaking of the 1951 movie and not that 2008 Keanu Reeves movie, but the original was about nuclear weapons, while the newer one is about climate change, which is probably more apt for today.

[@eatmedrinkme9628]

@John Dough Umm you're very wrong, you might want to look it up. lol

[@eatmedrinkme9628]

​@John Dough You might want to throw a wink in there or at the least a smiley face. I couldn't tell.

[@sean_connors]

You mean “again”.

[@eatmedrinkme9628]

@@sean_connors Aah were all dead, the wake up calls are going to voice mail. :D

[@sethwooten5678]

"The dark truth about any random celeb you've ever seen" can I get a job at looper now?

[@melaniegeorge5304]

Evolution also had a cartoon: "Alienators: Evolution Continues'" in 2001 26 episodes

[@sallieallen7214]

Some of these movies are not even on Netflix anymore.

[@Ronnie-Jones]

The most forbidden documentary in history: “Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org

[@Omnisprime]

It’s weird that Evolution got a kids cartoon series spinoff. Cool theme, as well.

[@tylerskiss]

I remember them advertising the hell out of that film in the Summer of 2001. You couldn't escape it and it turned out to be terrible. In fact, I'm pretty sure it was the worst thing to happen that year.

[@protectork9831]

Where can you watch thay

[@hdruktenis]

Under the Skin was so GREAT! I watched it not knowing anything at all about the main character so it was quite dramatic when it her true nature is finally revealed. LOVED IT.

[@beauxguidry5373]

Scarlett Johannson?

[@hdruktenis]

@@beauxguidry5373 yes.

[@mitchpearce8540]

It was an OK movie. But the book was tremendous! Explained a lot more of the alien species and their "factory". Read it!

[@BobStein]

Oops it's no longer available streaming.

[@thejellyranger7679]

Was not expecting to see Evolution on this list, lol...required viewing indeed!

[@EonHSD]

I got The Signal on Blu Ray and it was amazing. Watched it with a friend and we got heavy Chronicle vibes from it. Great fun movie.

[@hewhoremains9595]

EonHSD loved chronicle, might give it a try! 🤔

[@GabrielAlcala956]

give Space Jam a try. great SyFy thriller.

[@billmath3630]

@@hewhoremains9595 Don't bother it sucks

[@hewhoremains9595]

bill math 😣 really that sucks

[@EonHSD]

@@billmath3630 great criticism. How? The vfx are great, the cast is very good along with their performances. The story is alright but really, most movies on this list besides Evolution and Cloverfield aren't considered good movies. So ...

[@jubeidamasta]

I liked Extinction it had an interesting twist on a usual formula.

[@knitty781]

So glad you included Evolution in this mix. My family loves this movie and we own the DVD! It was one my kids watched weekly and can quote almost every line. Orlando Jones and David Duchovny are great, but Sean William Scott stole this movie. All these movies are very good, though. Love a good SF/Alien flick.

[@angelion1985]

Best timestaps ever ! Thank you so much !

[@plummet3860]

beyond skyline was actually an improvement over the original not by much though

[@jaklantern8597771]

Bring back Evolution, the whole concept is amazing

[@dusandimic1976]

Thanks SO MUCH for this 10 movies list!!!

[@Schjoenz]

I already saw Extinction 1 year ago. Thanks for sharing the other movies.

[@tonysunshine5727]

The Signal with Lawrence Fishbourne was awesome!

[@nikfish1]

Lucky me - it's unavailable on Australian netflix 😭

[@hitzncritzmobilegaming9988]

I was pleasantly surprised.

[@huanceledon8714]

@@nikfish1 you should use a VPN to change your location to a different country.

[@redshogun2838]

Lawrence and Freeman are the best Nuggas in Hollywood

[@tranquilinoavelar8988]

@@hitzncritzmobilegaming9988 jjjajjhhbshhhwn2bbhnasnsjsjàjjñd,kdkdKwiày kdkdKwià jjJakañNz svsw

[@Mr79Shahin]

Would strongly recommend The Endless - brilliant film

[@ashleighsuthowski4716]

That movie gave major anxiety. Really good film

[@colleenpollari3781]

I love this movie... the Signal. The Dubstep Jellyfish at the end.... its epic! But seriously, if you want to explore the question of making efforts for CONTACTING ALIENS, YOU have to read THE THREE BODY PROBLEM by CIXIN LIU... the whole trilogy is the best discussion of the subject anywhere.

[@TonyOlsenFerris]

In extinction he wasn't getting visions or premonitions - he was getting fragments of a memory of the past that had been erased. He wasn't seeing the future - he was having anxiety because of the past. Given the state of things he may have been having these episodes his entire life... until it actually happened a 2nd time (when the others returned to earth).

[@lookintok]

No need to watch any of them after you just told the whole movie lol

[@dantetyler1348]

Yo looper dude why is tht cool music playing in background 🎶💯shit is dope.

[@lonewolf604]

Just what I was looking for thanks Looper. I just finished the Last Kingdom

[@Zephyr077_]

Because of this vid, I just watched "The Signal." Very good!

[@SensuAudica]

Evolution is funny af, underrated movie for sure!

[@Tigergirl2]

YES EVOULTION IS AMAZING!! such an underrated movie

[@jofridz]

Could someone tell me who what the first song, it’s playing in the background of his narration.

[@Kadbros]

The last one was from my childhood lol, totally forgot about it, for some reason i always imagine Owen Wilson being in it

[@haileybell8712]

I’m surprised oblivion isn’t on this list. That seemed to fall through the mainstream cracks a bit.

[@IAMBEOWULFD]

This was a list of Now Showing on Netflix. But your right, Oblivion should be on every SciFi list.

[@djsmileyoflasvegas]

Thats a good movie also the one where tom cruise dies it keeps repeating the day to fight aliens.cant remember the name

[@roshrosh100]

DjSmileyofLasVegas i think that’s edge of tomorrow?

[@djsmileyoflasvegas]

@@roshrosh100 yeah thats the one its a good movie

[@sherlock5720]

But..... it’s shit

[@thenosnowperson4962]

Great content! I wish to see more!

[@MacCionnaith]

Thanks, now I have a list to go through 👍

[@jjl79]

Every movie in this list either isn’t available on Netflix or is getting a 5 out of 10 rating on IMDB. Every. Single. One.

[@paulozigbo]

Jeff Lang, same on my Netflix. But heck I got Rick and Morty on mine.

[@victorstle2087]

"Will they be our friends or foes?" he asks, and then lists 11 films depicting aliens as invaders and threats in a row...

[@epimisti]

Meh Extinction breaks with this trope

[@victorpham4467]

*Thank you Looper so much for all movie viewing* I like them all.

[@LOT9T]

Interesting chapter vid set up!!

[@ImmaculateM1Garand]

Evolution was awesome. “ it’s in my suuuuit!”

[@CPFCPlumber]

Just checked my Netflix and half of these films ain't even there? I.E Revolt, Under the skin, At first light, The one with Lawrence Fishburne in it????

[@Romanthony2007]

yea what they fail to mention is some of these are US only.

[@jeanninelockridge5235]

Try tubi. Its a free app. The movies not on Netflix are on there.

[@maddmavic]

The signal is the Lawrence fishburne movie

[@spartancrown]

Lawrence Fishburne is in signal, under the skin was actually worth it as it gives you just enough to let your brain do the work.

[@MrTaff22]

if im not mistaken, that cloverfield big monster in the end was also in godzilla king of monsters ending!

[@elviraarriaga1424]

Awesome sci fi movie reviews! I like sci fi movies too

[@kyanfran4113]

The fourth kind, Alien abduction, Dark skies, Area 51, The incident in Lake County.. My picks are the best of the best! Must watch

[@blazingocean4206]

Any recommendation similar to V where the aliens come but don’t start shooting people? At least they try to do things through politics?

[@beausneed9885]

The fourth kind got me

[@ASBMS2]

​@@blazingocean4206Distric 9

[@blazingocean4206]

@@ASBMS2 saw that one -.-

[@ASBMS2]

@@blazingocean4206 what this movie V/H/S this movie is so good

[@digitaldirtnap1]

Let’s see, you’ve had some crappy recommendations before.

[@mambi74]

Just don't start with Under The Skin - one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

[@protectork9831]

Evolution is great. Beyond skyline is ok . Rest is are shit

[@TheBahamaat]

Occupation was horrible - tonally incoherent and by the end, nothing more than Red Dawn (the newer one) with aliens (who have are more humane than the humans) instead of North Koreans. Extinction was nifty, but it's the sort of one-and-done movie, since once you know the twist, watching it again is kind of meh. The found footage one set in the UK was pretty good, but the budget really hampered its ability to do much. It did make it more clausterphobic. Also, pretty much every rapist that ever existed seems to be crossing paths with these girls for the whole movie. Beyond Skyline was my favourite: cheesy enough to be fun, internally consistent in a way a film with a lot of rewrites can't be, whole chunks of the cast getting written out makes the stakes feel real for most of the film, and it ends on an interesting premise that I wouldn't mind seeing as a web series or cable tv show.

[@nakdickson]

@@protectork9831 Beyond skyline? i had to stop watching. extinction is okay

[@thepoliticalstartrek]

@@TheBahamaat I agree on Extinction. It does not do enough to hint at the twist to justify watching it multiple times. It is worth a single watch for the twist. The main actors doesn't really have dramatic chops, and should stick to comedy.

[@Ryanstuff]

I typically love lesser known Sci-Fi movies. sometimes they are more direct to video in their quality but the concepts are always interesting.

[@roverwanderer3422]

The Old Guard turned out to be a great movie !

[@rlanesports]

Apparently I like alien movies. Ive seen all of them except one, Revolt

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I really enjoyed Cloverfield. I don’t usually like the “found footage” movies but it is a exception.

[@ashleighsuthowski4716]

Same, normally found footage films suck and Cloverfield is one of the few exceptions

[@vladdracul5072]

Soon they will start making vertical found footage movies to accommodate "smart"phone users.

[@imback3200]

I saw the signal and it was different and ok just wish there was more of it or at least a sequel. Reminded me of an episode of the Outer Limits from the 90's titled Feasibility Study, a 98 movie called Dark City, and even an episode of Star Trek the Next Generation called The Best of Both Worlds part 1.

[@DemonGamR]

what is the name of the song that is played during the last like minute of the video?

[@loknloll]

The Signal is one of the best sci fi movies I've ever seen.

[@porterjeronimo2984]

The Signal is one of my fav movies ever! 10/10

[@danielamspaugh7519]

It requires more than one viewing. There's a lot to unpack and worth it!

[@LordWillyGee]

Decided to watch Evolution which seen to be pretty good. Hadn't seen any of these movies you list before?

[@davidhonez8859]

I watched extinction, pretty good movie Enjoyable to watch.

[@Foodyquest]

I love The Signal.

[@ziarahman7877]

There was another with Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Raynolds in space called Life. You should give it a try.

[@DRAINPIPE57]

Too many to watch but thanks for telling us the ones not to miss out on

[@ChrisLichowicz]

That Lawrence Fishburne movie was low budget, but, it had one hell of a twisted ending! 2 thumbs up!

[@flici0us]

Whenever I watch these lists of movies "on Netflix", I get the feeling that other people's Netflix is hugely different from mine. 80% of those titles are not available on my Netflix. =/

[@alexanderfrederiks8481]

yep, same here. Every country gets its own mix of films because of licensing.

[@littlemagoo12]

Get a vpn and set it to different countries and you'll find different movies pop up

[@flici0us]

@@littlemagoo12 I don't think that's a legal thing here...

[@littlemagoo12]

@@flici0us oh interesting. Huh. I always thought vpn would be illegal but in the U.S. it is wildly sold right now as a common service.

[@alexanderfrederiks8481]

I tried that, but most vpn services cost money. Hola did not work.

[@jeffgrant1973]

"The Signal" actually turned out to be a quality movie. Check it out for yourself and make up your own mind.

[@ShingInAction]

New version of Close Encounter of the Third Kind?

[@domino6350]

It really did, glad to have it in my dvd collection 👍

[@relica2008]

Youre joking right?

[@darreno1450]

One of the best endings of any Sci-Fi movie ever.

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

It was crap.

[@ludmilakotovski1837]

At First Light reminds me of the French TV series, The Last Wave...

[@boxxico]

Under the skin is not for those that like a bunch of cgi explosions, and fighting. It was the most memorable from the few a have seen from this list.

[@ninekindzo3569]

Evolution is one of those movies that needs a sequel.

[@Jerga27]

Michael Pena deserves all the Oscars

[@gargoyle38]

The Signal is a must see if you have not already watched it...a rare film like the Dead Outside, the Scottish zombie film or A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, the Iranian vampire film...

[@SteveCarlisle77]

The Vicious Brothers Extraterrestrial !!! One of the best endings to any alien movie.

[@AlexMoscow9mmpr]

The Signal was such a phenomenal film. On the surface it looks like it's going to be derivative trash but that could not be further from the truth. A thrilling mind bender of a movie.

[@Cosmonnor_]

The signal was an awful movie. It had next to no plot, and the ending was ridiculously random.

[@quentinjohnson750]

I watched "A Quiet Place" for the first time a few weeks back. It was better then I thought. I actually liked "Battleship." District 9 Avatar Transformers Independence Day Guardians of the Galaxy 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@protectork9831]

Way way better list

[@markcruz359]

Avatar is more of a "human invasion" of an alien planet.

[@IAMBEOWULFD]

Quentin Johnson - Battleship, some things you shouldn’t admit, lol

[@quentinjohnson750]

@@markcruz359 To the Na'vi, the humans were the aliens.

[@quentinjohnson750]

@@IAMBEOWULFD you may have a point🤔

[@JulzA..O.o]

I love the backgroud music. Who produced it?

[@withinyouwithutyu1324]

Extinction is good gets more and more interesting as it goes along, it's like you just started a great series. then it ends. Low budget film apparently, but man they ought to make it into a series.

[@seraphyn22]

Evolution!! One of my favourite movies. So damn funny!

[@brentwafc]

Theres always time for lube

[@seraphyn22]

@DiabolousSpiritus caa caaaw, caa caaww?

[@ericburney9668]

You and ole Bettye Lou over there!

[@Tigergirl2]

​@@seraphyn22 hahaha "I think we established that caw caw and tookie tookie don't work" favourite quote ever!

[@TedSpider2023]

"Did you try licking it?"

[@OneLife310]

An extra one- "Midnight Special"!

[@robertm4050]

That one was pretty good.

[@ijamsum]

@@robertm4050 Good movie based on evidence alternate dimensions exist as things and animals have been observed so bizarre and impossible there is no other explanation ! If we cannot see it we assume it does not exist , to assume is a uninformed opinion based on zero information ! We live in a weird universe , our textbooks are wrong on many things and they know it ! We cannot be trusted with the truth !

[@robertm4050]

@@ijamsum Okay.

[@jocelinjanman3568]

I don’t care what anyone says. Battle for LA is a kick ass movie!

[@alanpayne7656]

Brilliant movie

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Idk if they were on Netflix but War of the worlds by Spielberg & then 10 cloverfield lane & The Invasion , were like 3 of my favorite alien invasion movies ever. In the alien genre starship troopers is also one of the best.

[@dyscea]

I forgot Evolution. Thx. Gonna watch it.