Xenomorph
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The xenomorph (also known as a XX121 xenomorph, Internecivus raptus, or simply the Alien or the creature) is a fictional endoparasitoid extraterrestrial species that serves as the titular main antagonistic hostiles of both the Alien and Alien vs. Predator franchises from 20th Century Studios, and a minor antagonist in Predator: Concrete Jungle.
Key facts
- Fictional race.name
- Xenomorph (Alien)
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- Xenomorph.jpg
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- Xenomorph as a design statue at Regal Cinemas LA Live in Los Angeles at the premiere of Alien: Romulus (2024)
- Fictional race.series
- Alien and Alien vs. Predator
- Fictional race.type
- Endoparasitoid lifeform
- Fictional race.first
- Alien (1979)
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- May 25, 1979
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- 1.15
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- Xenomorph
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- Internecivus raptus
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- Xenomorph
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24 sectionsContents
- Concept and creation
- Name
- Characteristics
- Appearance
- Physiology
- Intelligence
- Life cycle
- Queen
- Egg
- Facehugger
- Chestburster
- Cocoon
- Alternative forms
- "Dragon"
- Newborn
- Predalien
- Deacon
- Neomorph
- Offspring
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
The xenomorph (also known as a XX121 xenomorph, Internecivus raptus, or simply the Alien or the creature) is a fictional endoparasitoid extraterrestrial species that serves as the titular main antagonistic hostiles of both the Alien and Alien vs. Predator franchises from 20th Century Studios, and a minor antagonist in Predator: Concrete Jungle.
The species made its debut in the film Alien (1979) and reappeared in the sequels Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien Resurrection (1997), and Alien: Romulus (2024). The species returns in the prequel series, first with a predecessor in Prometheus (2012) and a further evolved form in Alien: Covenant (2017), and the 2019 short films Alien: Containment, Specimen, Night Shift, Ore, Harvest, and Alone. It also featured in the crossover films Alien vs. Predator (2004) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), with the skull and tail of one of the creatures respectively appearing briefly in Predator 2 (1990), Predator: Concrete Jungle (2005), Predators (2010), and The Predator (2018), as a protagonist (named 6) in the video game Aliens vs. Predator (2010). It also returned in the FX television series Alien: Earth (2025). In addition, the xenomorph appears in various literature and video game spin-offs from the franchises.