Humans often view themselves as the pinnacle of the food chain, but in the grand scheme of the galactic gladiator competition, we barely hold our own. The Predator franchise, which kicked off with the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger film in 1987, introduces us to the "Yautja"—towering, trophy-seeking hunters from space who travel across worlds for deadly sport and have been known to abduct species for hunts on their home planet.
The saga began with two foundational films in 1987 and 1990. The introduction of Xenomorphs from the Alien series, another cinematic threat to humanity, led to the creation of a shared universe in the 2000s with two Alien vs. Predator movies. In the following years, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each added their unique touch to the franchise.
With two new Predator movies slated for release in 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit these sci-fi classics. Whether you want to watch the Predator movies in chronological order or by release date, we've got you covered with a complete timeline and streaming information.
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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order
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You can also check out our guide to the Alien movies in order to incorporate the whole timeline.
How Many Predator Movies Are There?
There are a total of seven movies in the Predator franchise — four in the mainline series of films, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two new Predator movies are set to release in 2025.
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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order
1. Prey (2022)
Prey is a prequel set in 1719 across the Great Plains. It follows a young Comanche woman, Naru (Amber Midthunder), who finds herself in the crosshairs of a primitive Predator during a hunt with her brother. Determined to prove herself, Naru sets her sights on taking down the alien stalker in this fresh and thrilling addition to the three-decade saga.
Read IGN's review of Prey
Where to Stream: Hulu
2. Predator (1987)
The saga began with 1987's Predator, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action classic sees a military rescue team ambushed by an invisible alien hunter in the jungles of South America. Schwarzenegger's Dutch must devise a plan to defeat the technologically advanced creature.
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3. Predator 2 (1990)
Set in a near-future Los Angeles gripped by a heatwave and crimewave in 1997, Predator 2 introduces a new cast led by Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso. They face not only a deadly Cartel war but also a Predator stalking the city for victims.
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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
After 14 years, the franchise returned with a crossover, merging with the Alien saga. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP was a significant hit, breathing new life into both franchises. Set in present-day America, it reveals that Predators have been using humans to breed Xenomorphs for centuries as part of their rite of passage hunts.
Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator
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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
The sequel to AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, continues the battle, introducing the "Predalien" as it terrorizes a small Colorado town. A Predator "cleaner" is dispatched to eliminate this new threat.
Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem
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6. Predators (2010)
Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Predators takes the action off Earth to a distant planet serving as a Yautja game reserve. With a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film shows humans abducted and used as prey in a clash between two Yautja tribes.
Read IGN's review of Predators
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7. The Predator (2018)
Directed by Shane Black, The Predator brings the franchise back to Earth, focusing on a squad of unstable soldiers who must combat a pair of Predators and their DNA-splicing schemes. The film teases further developments, with alternate endings hinting at crossover potential with the Alien series.
Read IGN's review of The Predator
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How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date
If you prefer to watch the movies in the order they were released in theaters, follow this sequence:
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
- Predators (2010)
- The Predator (2018)
- Prey (2022)
The Future of the Predator Franchise
Two new Predator movies are scheduled for 2025. Predator: Badlands, set for a theatrical release on November 7, 2025, will star Elle Fanning and feature the Predator as the protagonist, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. The second film, Predator: Killer of Killers, an animated movie exploring three different historical encounters with the ultimate hunter, will be available directly on Hulu starting June 6.
