"Watch Predator Movies: Chronological Order Guide"

Humans often pride themselves on being at the top of the food chain, but in the vast expanse of the galaxy, we're merely contenders in the cosmic hunt. The Predator franchise, which kicked off with the iconic 1987 film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, introduces us to the "Yautja"—towering, trophy-hunting aliens who scour the universe for worthy prey and occasionally abduct species for their home planet's deadly games.

The first two Predator films, released in 1987 and 1990, set the stage for this thrilling saga. The introduction of Xenomorphs from the Alien series in the 2000s led to the creation of a shared universe with two Alien vs. Predator films. In the subsequent decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg brought their unique visions to the franchise.

With two new Predator movies slated for 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit these sci-fi classics. Whether you're looking to watch them in chronological order or by release date, we've got you covered with a complete timeline and streaming options.

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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?

The Predator franchise boasts a total of seven movies—four in the mainline series, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two more films are expected to hit screens in 2025.

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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey serves as a prequel, intended to be watched after the other films, especially Predator 2. However, if you're keen on following the chronological timeline, start here. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, Prey follows Naru, a young Comanche woman (Amber Midthunder), who faces a primitive Predator while on a hunt with her brother. Determined to prove herself, Naru aims to take down the alien hunter in this thrilling addition to the franchise.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

The saga began with the 1987 classic, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. In this action-packed film, a formidable military rescue team is outmatched by an invisible alien hunter in the jungles of South America. Schwarzenegger's character, Dutch, must devise a plan to defeat a technologically superior foe.

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3. Predator 2 (1990)

Set in 1997 Los Angeles, Predator 2 shifts the scene to an urban environment amidst a heatwave and a crime surge. Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso star as cops battling both a violent Cartel war and a Predator stalking the city.

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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a crossover that merged with the Alien saga. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, Alien vs. Predator was a box office success, revitalizing both franchises. Set in present-day America, it reveals centuries-old hunts where Predators use humans to breed Xenomorphs for sport. Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, and Ewen Bremner lead the cast.

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 same battle, introducing the "Predalien" and a Predator "cleaner" tasked with eliminating this new threat in a small Colorado town.

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 Yautja game reserve. Featuring Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film shows humans abducted for sport between rival Yautja tribes. Though the exact Earth year isn't specified, it's reasonable to place it around 2010.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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7. The Predator (2018)

Shane Black's 2018 film brings the franchise back to its roots, featuring a squad of unstable soldiers (Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen) confronting multiple Predators and their sinister plans involving DNA splicing. The film teases future developments, with alternate endings hinting at crossovers 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, 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 set to release in 2025. Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning, will hit theaters on November 7, 2025, with the Predator taking center stage as the protagonist.

The second film, also directed by Trachtenberg, is Predator: Killer of Killers, an animated movie exploring three different historical encounters with the ultimate hunter. It will be available directly on Hulu starting June 6, 2025.