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Ridley Scott’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Masterpiece is Officially Being Cut From Netflix
Ridley Scott’s 1979 science-fiction horror film *Alien* will leave Netflix on 1 December, giving subscribers a limited time to watch it on the service. James Cameron’s acclaimed sequel *Aliens* is also departing that day, so both films’ removal marks the end of their availability on Netflix.
Starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, *Alien* follows a spacecraft crew hunted by an alien organism after they investigate a distress signal. The film launched a franchise spanning sequels, prequels and games, with the latest film mentioned here, *Alien: Romulus*, released in 2024. Viewers wanting to revisit the two films after 1 December will need to find them on another streaming service.
In short
- *Alien* leaves Netflix on 1 December.
- *Aliens* departs the same day.
- Both films launched an enduring sci-fi franchise.
Explained simply
Alien is a science-fiction horror film released in 1979 and directed by Ridley Scott. It follows a space crew whose investigation of a distress signal leads to an encounter with a dangerous alien organism.
Sigourney Weaver plays Ellen Ripley, a character who became central to the film series. James Cameron’s 1986 sequel, Aliens, continued the story, and the franchise has since expanded into further films and games, including 2024’s Alien: Romulus.
The two films are part of a long-running series, and where they can be watched depends on streaming rights that change over time. After they leave Netflix, viewers will need to look for them on another service.
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