Alien vs. Predator (also known as
Aliens vs. Predator, abbreviated
AvP or
AVP) is a
science fiction horror franchise spanning several media. The series is a crossover between the
Alien and
Predator franchises. The franchise, which depicts the two species as being in conflict with one another, includes feature films,
comics,
novels, and
computer/video games. There were also two
Alien vs. Predator films produced, both critically panned and generally denounced by fans but relative box office successes, and the development of a third film has been rumored over several years.