Rank Best Alien Invasion Movies

About this poll

Earth vs. the unknown Movie rankings cut across taste, era, and the specific moments films arrive in our lives. A ranking that puts the same film in S tier this year and B tier next year isn't fickle — it's responsive to where the watcher is standing. The lineup includes War of the Worlds (1953), Independence Day, Signs, District 9, and 4 more.

Why the question is worth voting on

Ordered rankings work when the order itself is the question. If you're sure #2 belongs above #3 — and you can defend that distinction — this format suits the question. After voting you'll see the crowd's order and where your taste diverges. The interesting positions are usually the ones where you and the consensus disagree.

How voting works

This is an ordered ranking. You'll arrange the options from best to worst, top to bottom. Unlike a tier list, position matters — #2 and #3 are not interchangeable. Use this format when you have strong opinions about exact order, not just rough quality groups.

Where the consensus stands

This poll is fresh — your vote is among the first. Be early. The first 100 voters disproportionately shape the consensus, because each new vote becomes a smaller fraction of the total. Lock in your tier list and check back later to see how the aggregate shifts as more people weigh in.

A note on methodology

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The lineup

This poll has 8 options to rank. Each one was selected for relevance to the question and verified to have a working image. We don't pad rankings with filler items — every entry is here because it has a real case for inclusion.

• War of the Worlds (1953)
• Independence Day
• Signs
• District 9
• Edge of Tomorrow
• Arrival
• A Quiet Place
• Nope

Share your result

After voting, you'll see how your tier list or pick compares to the consensus. The result page is shareable — most of our voters end up arguing with at least one friend after sharing theirs. If you want to see more polls in this category, browse movies or check out the Hot Ranking blog for essays on tier lists, ranking culture, and the great GOAT debates.