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'''Alien''' may refer to:
==Science and Engineering==
* [[Alien (biology)]], an introduced species
* [[Extraterrestrial life]], a lifeform not native to Earth
*[[Extraterrestrial Life (alleged)]], Alien species that supposedly live in our universe.
* [[Unidentified flying object]] (UFO)
==Film and television==
===Alien franchise===
The [[Alien (franchise)|Alien franchise]] is a [[science fiction]] [[horror film]] franchise consisting of four movies and numerous other related media spin-offs. For the creature featured in the franchise see ''[[Alien (Alien franchise)]]''.
Main film series:
* [[Alien (film)]] The famed (1979 film), by Ridley Scott, which in turn was followed by:
* [[Aliens (film)]] (1986 film), the sequel to the 1979 film
* ''[[Alien³]]'' (1992 film), the third ''Alien'' movie
* ''[[Alien Resurrection]]'' (1997 film), the fourth ''Alien'' movie
*Related media:
** [[Aliens (comic book)]], a group of comic book series based on the alien
** [[Aliens (novel series)]], a number of novels based on the series
** [[Aliens (video game)]], a number of video games
** [[Aliens (arcade game)]], a 1990 arcade shoot 'em up by Konami
** The [[Alien vs. Predator]] series, a science fiction crossover franchise consisting of both the [[Predator (alien)|Predator]] and Alien creatures from their respective franchises.
===Other===
* [[Fictional extraterrestrials]], aliens as depicted in films, television and popular literature
*[[Alien (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)]], an episode of ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''
* ''[[The Alien]]'', a cancelled film with a script by Satyajit Ray
* ''[[Aliens in America]]'' (2007 show)
* ''[[ AVH: Alien vs. Hunter]]'' (2008 film)
==Computing==
* [[Alienware]] Computer Corporation, a division of [[Dell]]
* [[Alien (software)]], computer program that converts between different Linux package formats
* [[AliEn (ALICE Environment)]], software/grid middleware used [[CERN]]
==Music==
* [[The Aliens]], a funk band from Scotland
* [[Alien (album)]], a 2005 album by metal project Strapping Young Lad
* [[Atliens]], a 1996 album by rap group OutKast
* [[Alien (song)]], a 1999 song by [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]]
* [[Alien (Third Day song)]], a [[1997]] song from [[Christian rock]] group [[Third Day]]
* Aliens Exist is a song by rock band [[Blink-182]]. The song appears on their album [[Enema of the State]].
* [[Alians (band)]] is a [[Poland|Polish]] punk rock/reggae/ska band, popular among fans of underground music
* Alien is the name of a song by [[The High Court]]
* Alien Ant Farm
==Miscellaneous==
* [[Alien (law)]], owing political allegiance to another country or government. A person who is neither a native nor a citizen of the country of residence. '''Person''' refers both to humans, which US law calls ''individuals'' as well as corporations.
* [[Alien (signifier)]], use in literature and criticism as the embodiment of an outside perspective or the sense of the other
* [[Alien Technology]], a maker of UHF RFID tags
* [[Alien Sun]], a Singaporean actress
* [[Aliens (1902 novel)|''Aliens'' (1902 novel)]], a novel by [[Mary Tappan Wright]]
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