How many Alienoid movies are there?

By Alex Wiggan

In 2022, the South Korean, science-fiction action movie, Alienoid made its debut. The movie – starring Ryu Jun-yeol – was a era-spanning adventure picture featuring aliens, robots, and time-travel.

Upon release, Alienoid received a mixed reception, and struggled at the box-office due to high production costs, but it developed a loyal following. It was soon followed by a direct sequel, which continued the storyline and reunited the cast.

But if you’re new to the Alienoid movies you may be wondering how many films there are and if there is a specific viewing order. Well, wonder no more, because all of the details are laid out below.

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The Alienoid movies

Alienoid (2022)

As noted above, Alienoid was the first entry in the series, opening in South Korean cinemas in July 2022. The movie followed the story of master swordsman, Mureuk, and spanned three time periods: 1380 A.D., 2012 A.D., and 1391 A.D.

Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024)

Originally released in January 2024, almost two years after its predecessor, the second entry in the Alienoid series was Alienoid: Return to the Future. This film was shot back-to-back with Alienoid and concluded the time-hopping story.

The Alienoid movies in order

To date there are two entries in the Alienoid movie series. Should you wish to watch the Alienoid movies in order, follow this list:

Alienoid (2022)
Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024)

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Who are the cast of the Alienoid movies and are the films the work of the same director?

Notable cast members in the Alienoid movie series include Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Tae-ri, So Ji-sub, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Hae-sook, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Hanee, and Shin Jung-geun.

In terms of the director, Choi Dong-hoon wrote and directed Alienoid and Alienoid: Return to the Future.

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And finally, which is the best Alienoid movie?

According to IMDb, the Alienoid movies are rated as follows:

Alienoid (2022) – 6.2/10
Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024) – 6.7/10

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Editor/writer/alien

Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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