Humans like to consider themselves the top of the food chain, but in the grand scheme of the galaxy, we're just barely holding our own in the cosmic gladiator competition. 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 scour the universe for lethal sport and have been known to abduct species for hunts back on their home planet.
The initial two Predator films released in 1987 and 1990 set the stage for an enduring saga. Given that the Xenomorphs from the Alien franchise pose another cinematic threat to humanity, it was a natural progression in the 2000s to merge these universes with two Alien vs. Predator films. In the following decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each brought their unique vision to the franchise.
With two new Predator movies slated for release in 2025, now is the perfect time to dive into the original sci-fi classics. If you're eager to watch every Predator movie in order, we've compiled a comprehensive timeline and viewing guide. Below, you'll find details on how to watch the Predator movies in both chronological and release order, along with where to stream them online.
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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 serves as a prequel, intended to be viewed after the other films, particularly Predator 2. However, for a true chronological experience, start here. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, Prey follows a young Comanche woman named Naru (Amber Midthunder), who faces more than she bargained for during a hunt with her brother, finding herself in the sights of a more primitive Predator. Determined to prove herself, Naru aims to take 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 franchise began with the 1987 classic, Predator, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black (who later directed his own Predator film). This action-packed classic follows a nearly invincible military rescue team as they are outmatched by an invisible force in the jungles of South America. When the attacker is revealed as an alien hunter on a sinister safari, Schwarzenegger's Dutch must devise a strategy to defeat a technologically and tactically superior monster.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
3. Predator 2 (1990)
A few years later, Predator 2 brought more action and chaos, but with a new cast and setting. Set during a heatwave and crimewave in 1997 Los Angeles, the film follows a team of cops, including Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso, as they navigate a bloody cartel war while also dealing with a Predator stalking the city for victims.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
After a 14-year hiatus, the Predator returned with a bang in a crossover with the Alien franchise. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP: Alien vs. Predator was a hit, revitalizing both series. Set in present-day America, the film reveals a long history of Predators using Earth as a hunting ground, breeding humans to create Xenomorphs for their rites of passage. The cast includes Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, and Ewen Bremner.
Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
The sequel to AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, continues the battle immediately after the first crossover. While not as successful, it introduced the "Predalien," a hybrid creature that attacks a small Colorado town, prompting a Predator "cleaner" to be sent to eliminate the threat.
Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
6. Predators (2010)
The only Predator movie not set on Earth, Predators, directed by Robert Rodriguez, shifts the setting to a Yautja game reserve on a distant planet. Featuring a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film reveals how humans, specifically "established killers," are abducted and used for sport between rival Yautja tribes. Though the exact Earth year is unclear, it can be assumed to be around 2010, fitting it into the chronological viewing order here.
Read IGN's review of Predators
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
7. The Predator (2018)
Eight years after Predators, Shane Black directed The Predator, returning to the franchise's roots. The film follows a squad of unstable soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, as they confront two rampaging Predators and thwart their DNA-splicing schemes. The movie teases further adventures, with alternate endings featuring time-traveling versions of Alien's Ellen Ripley and Newt.
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 in theaters, 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 release in 2025. Predator: Badlands, set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025, will star Elle Fanning and feature the Predator as the protagonist, according to director Dan Trachtenberg.
The second film, also directed by Trachtenberg, was initially kept under wraps. We can now confirm that Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated movie that will explore three different encounters with the ultimate killer across various points in history. It is scheduled for release directly on Hulu on June 6, 2025.
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