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21 favorite fictional aliens

In recent years, UFOs were upgraded to UPAs, as the US government confirmed, yeah, we’ve seen some things. However, despite the possibility of life in the far-off corners of space, it’s far easier to love the creatures and critters from various universe regions that aren’t necessarily real. That’s right, it’s time to look at everyone’s favorite fictional aliens, from the sassiest who’ve taken over the small screen to the Blockbuster titans.

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Mork, 'Mork & Mindy'

Paramount Television

Robin Williams is best known for his movie roles in the likes of  Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji, but he kicked it all off as the outrageous and out-of-this-world Mork from the planet Ork.

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Alien, ‘Alien’

Twentieth Century Fox

Sigourney Weaver might not agree because this lifeform wasn’t really someone she wanted to be around, but she would definitely agree that this alien is one of the most iconic in pop culture history.

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Rosenberg, ‘Men in Black’

Sony Pictures/Columbia Pictures

There were so many memorable aliens in Will Smith’s Men in Black, but this cutie patootie stole the show after appearing on screen for what felt like two seconds.

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Spock, 'Star Trek'

Paramount Pictures/NBC

The love fans have for Spock will forever live long and prosper.

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Paul, ‘Paul’

Universal Studios

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost created Paul, while Seth Rogen brought him to life with his signature voice.

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The Solomons, ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’

The Carsey-Werner Company

Aliens on TV weren’t new when 3rd Rock from the Sun premiered in 1996, but it managed to reign supreme when compared to its peers, and that’s all because of the foursome that made up the Solomons in their human forms.

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E.T., ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

Universal Studios

What kids in the ‘80s didn’t beg their parents for some Reese’s Pieces just in case they stumbled upon a new best friend like E.T.?

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Oh, ‘Home’

Dreamworks Pictures/Twentieth Century Fox

Rihanna can truly do it all, including befriending a sweet alien named Oh. At least that's what happened when she starred alongside The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons as Oh in 2015's Home.

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The Martians, ‘Mars Attacks!’

Warner Bros.

Plot and movie as a whole aside, these Martians remain on everyone’s brains because of their unforgettable look — and sound.

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Mac, ‘Mac and Me’

Orion Pictures

Was this movie a watered-down, dollar-bin version of Steven Spielberg's E.T.? Yes. Was it also a beautiful story of two families making new lives for themselves in California? Yes. One just came from further than Chicago than the other.

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ALF, ‘ALF’

NBC

ALF is one of those shows that could have only existed in the era known as the ‘80s.

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Stitch, ‘Lilo & Stitch’

Walt Disney Pictures

The Disney Renaissance of the ‘90s left the movies that followed right after in the dust when it came to the box office and fan reception at the time, except one that featured a blue creature named Stitch.

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The Blob, ‘The Blob’

TriStar Pictures

Some days, you feel like a Blob; some days, you don’t.

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Ariel Cola, 'Stepsister from Planet Weird'

Disney Channel

This one is for those who spent their weekends glued to the Disney Channel back in the 2000s. Those who know know all too well that this was one of the most random Disney Channel Original Movies they tossed at tweens, but also one of their low-key best.

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Clark Kent, ‘Superman’

Warner Bros.

Superhero content as a whole would not be complete without this super being from outer space.

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Roger, ‘American Dad'

20th Television Animation

Everyone can agree that when it comes to American Dad, Roger is the reason people have continued to tune in since 2005.

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The Coneheads, ‘Coneheads’

Paramount Pictures

Dan Aykroyd  took one of the most random ideas from Saturday Night Live and turned it into a whole movie that truly was one of the weirdest things in cinema in the ‘90s.

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Sonic, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’

Paramount Pictures

With Jim Carrey as his nemesis, it was hard for audiences not to fall in love with Sonic when he came to the big screen in 2020. So much so that sequels and a series followed.

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Klowns, ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’

Trans World Entertainment

These aren’t the type of clowns one would book for a party, but they are the best if throwing a horror movie marathon.

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Jean Jacket, ‘Nope’

DarkoCovers/Universal Pictures

Jean Jacket is one of the newest aliens to enter the hearts of fans thanks to Jordan Peele’s homage to the likes of Jaws, 2022’s Nope.

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Kang and Kodos, 'The Simpsons'

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They’re supposed to be evil-doers, but really, it’s hard to hate on the big green goobers who’ve made The Simpsons’ "Treehouse of Horrors" episodes so amazing over the years.

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