Watch Predator Movies: Chronological Order Guide

Humans often consider themselves at the top of the food chain, but in the grand scheme of the galactic gladiator competition, we barely make the cut. Enter the Predator franchise, which kicked off with the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger film in 1987. The series introduces us to the "Yautja," towering trophy-seeking hunters from space who venture across worlds for deadly sport, even kidnapping species to hunt on their home planet.

The initial two Predator films in 1987 and 1990 set the stage for an epic saga. With the Xenomorphs from the Alien series also posing a significant threat to humanity, it was a natural progression in the 2000s to create a shared universe with the Alien vs. Predator movies. Over the next decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg added their unique twists to the franchise.

As we anticipate two new Predator films in 2025, there's no better time to revisit the sci-fi classics. Whether you're a new fan or a seasoned one, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to watch every Predator movie in order. Below, you'll find the complete timeline of the Predator movies and where to watch them online.

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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order

8 ImagesYou can also check out our guide to the Alien movies 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, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two more Predator movies are set to release in 2025.

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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey serves as a prequel, set in 1719 on the Great Plains. It follows Naru, a young Comanche woman played by Amber Midthunder, who embarks on a hunt with her brother and finds herself in the sights of a primitive Predator. Determined to prove herself, Naru aims to take down the alien hunter in this thrilling addition to the three-decade saga.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

It all began with 1987's Predator, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action classic follows a military rescue team as they face an invisible alien hunter in the South American jungle. Schwarzenegger's Dutch must outsmart and defeat a technologically superior foe.

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

3. Predator 2 (1990)

Set in a future 1997 Los Angeles, Predator 2 shifts the setting and introduces a new cast led by Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso. They navigate a city gripped by crime and heat, all while contending with a Predator hunting in the urban landscape.

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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year gap filled with novels, comics, and video games, the franchise returned with a crossover event, merging with the Alien saga. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP: Alien vs. Predator was a hit that revitalized both franchises. It reveals that Predators have been using Earth for centuries to hunt Xenomorphs, with humans as unwitting pawns.

Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Following directly from AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem introduces the "Predalien," a hybrid of Alien and Predator, that wreaks havoc on a small Colorado town. A Predator "cleaner" is sent to eliminate this new threat, marking the last crossover film.

Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

6. Predators (2010)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Predators takes the action off Earth to a Yautja game reserve. The film features a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, depicting humans abducted for sport by two rival Yautja tribes. While the exact timeline is unclear, it's commonly assumed to be set in the early 21st century.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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7. The Predator (2018)

Shane Black's The Predator returns to the franchise's roots, featuring a squad of soldiers played by Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen. They confront not one but two Predators and uncover a sinister plot involving DNA splicing. The film teases further developments, with alternate endings hinting at a crossover with the Alien series.

Read IGN's review of The Predator

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date

If you prefer to watch the movies in the order they were released, follow this list:

• 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 slated for 2025. *Predator: Badlands*, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning, will hit theaters on November 7, 2025, with the Predator taking center stage. The second film, also directed by Trachtenberg, titled *Predator: Killer of Killers*, is an animated feature that explores three different encounters with the ultimate killer throughout history. It will be available exclusively on Hulu starting June 6.