Humans may sit comfortably at the top of Earth's food chain, but in the cosmic arena of the Predator franchise, we're mere prey for the towering Yautja. These alien hunters, introduced in the iconic 1987 film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, journey across galaxies to engage in lethal competitions, often abducting species for their sport back on their home planet.
The Predator saga kicked off with two seminal films in 1987 and 1990, laying the groundwork for a thrilling universe. The introduction of Xenomorphs from the Alien series led to a natural crossover in the 2000s with two Alien vs. Predator films. In subsequent years, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg added their unique flair to the franchise.
With two new Predator movies slated for release in 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit the original sci-fi classics. Whether you're new to the series or a seasoned fan, here's how to watch all the Predator movies in order, both chronologically and by release date. Below, find the complete timeline and where to stream each film 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, set in 1719 across 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 targeted by a primitive Predator. Determined to prove her worth, Naru sets out 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)
The Predator franchise began with this 1987 classic, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. The film follows a military rescue team ambushed by an invisible alien hunter in the South American jungles. Schwarzenegger's character, Dutch, must outwit and defeat this technologically advanced predator.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
3. Predator 2 (1990)
Set in a futuristic, crime-ridden Los Angeles of 1997, Predator 2 shifts focus to a new cast led by Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso. They battle not only a fierce cartel but also a Predator stalking the city for its next victims.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a crossover event, blending the Predator saga with the Alien series. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP: Alien vs. Predator reveals the long history between the Yautja and Xenomorphs, showing Predators using humans to breed Xenomorphs for centuries-old hunts. The film stars Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, and Ewen Bremner.
Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator
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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Picking up where AVP left off, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem introduces the "Predalien," a hybrid creature terrorizing a small Colorado town. A Predator "cleaner" is sent to eliminate this new threat, marking the final crossover film in the series.
Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem here.
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 planet. The film features a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, showcasing how humans are abducted and hunted for sport by warring Yautja tribes. Though the exact timeline is unclear, it can be placed around the early 21st century.
Read IGN's review of Predators
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
7. The Predator (2018)
Directed by Shane Black, The Predator revisits the series' roots with a new squad of soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, battling not one but two Predators and their sinister DNA splicing plans. The film hints at future developments, including unused endings featuring crossover elements 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 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 set to hit screens in 2025. "Predator: Badlands," premiering in theaters on November 7, 2025, will star Elle Fanning and spotlight the Predator as the protagonist, directed by Dan Trachtenberg. The second film, "Predator: Killer of Killers," also directed by Trachtenberg, is an animated feature that will explore three different encounters with the ultimate killer across various historical periods. This movie is scheduled for a direct-to-Hulu release on June 6, 2025.
