FilmNumber of FingersDescription Alien (1979)SixThe original Xenomorph has webbed, six-fingered hands. The fingers are often held together, giving a fused appearance, but are distinct digits.Aliens (1986)ThreeThe design was simplified to three fingers: two paired digits and one opposable thumb. They appear longer and more skeletal.Alien³ (1992)FourThe "dog" or "runner" Xenomorph has four digits on each hand, continuing a more animalistic, quadrupedal design.Alien: Resurrection (1997)FourFeatures four digits: two long middle fingers and a pair of opposable thumbs. The hands are bulkier and more fleshy.Alien vs. Predator (2004)FourRetains the four-digit design from Resurrection, though hands are made bulkier for combat with Predators.Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)FourContinues the four-digit structure, consistent with the previous AVP film.Prometheus (2012)N/A (Not a true Xenomorph)Features the "Deacon," a different xenomorphic creature with distinct, non-canonical limb structure.Alien: Covenant (2017)FiveThe "Neomorph" and "Protomorph" (or "Chestburster") display five-digit hands, marking a return to a more humanoid structure.Alien: Romulus (2024)SixReturns to a six-fingered design, with two opposing thumbs and four digits, reminiscent of the original but with modern articulation.
source?not that i care about alien finger numbers but i care about that person who is so obsessive that they made this list
various websoteshttps://www.watchmojo.com/articles/the-anatomy-of-xenomorphs-explainedhttps://www.avpcentral.com/xenomorph-anatomy-and-biology-exploredhttps://www.avpgalaxy.net/alien-movies/alien-life-cycle/xenomorph/https://aliens.fandom.com/wiki/Xenomorpha bunch of websearches.helps that ive no friends, and thc expands my use of obsidian
source?
not that i care about alien finger numbers but i care about that person who is so obsessive that they made this list
various websotes
a bunch of websearches.
helps that ive no friends, and thc expands my use of obsidian