While we may see ourselves at the top of the food chain on Earth, we're mere contenders in the grand galactic arena. The Predator franchise began with Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 classic, introducing the Yautja: towering intergalactic hunters who travel to different worlds in search of deadly sport, sometimes even abducting species for hunts on their home planet.
The original two films in 1987 and 1990 established the saga's core. Given that the Xenomorphs from the Alien series are another cinematic menace to humanity, the 2000s saw the perfect opportunity to merge these worlds with two crossover films. In the following decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each left their unique mark on the franchise.
With two new Predator movies arriving in 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit these iconic sci-fi films. If you want to watch every Predator movie in order, this guide has you covered! Below, you will find the complete Predator movie timeline and where to stream them online.
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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order
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For the complete universe, see our companion guide to the Alien movies in order.
How Many Predator Movies Are There?
There are currently seven Predator movies — four mainline entries, two Alien crossover films, and one prequel. Two new Predator films are scheduled for release in 2025.
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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order
1. Prey (2022)
Although designed as a prequel to watch *after* the other films (particularly Predator 2), "Prey" is the chronological starting point for the franchise. Set on the Great Plains in 1719, it follows a young Comanche woman, Naru (Amber Midthunder), whose hunt with her brother takes a terrifying turn when they encounter a more primitive Predator. Determined to prove herself, Naru sets out to hunt the alien stalker in this thrilling new chapter of the three-decade saga.
Read IGN's review of Prey
Where to Stream: Hulu
2. Predator (1987)
It all began with John McTiernan's 1987 action classic, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. The film follows an elite military rescue team whose mission in the South American jungle is derailed by a terrifying invisible force. When the attacker is revealed to be an alien hunter on a deadly safari, Schwarzenegger's Dutch must outwit a creature far superior in technology and tactics to survive.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
3. Predator 2 (1990)
Set in a near-future, sweltering Los Angeles plagued by crime, Predator 2 features an entirely new cast and setting. Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso star as cops trying to contain a brutal cartel war while a formidable Predator stalks the city's skyscrapers, hunting for worthy prey.
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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise roared back with this blockbuster crossover. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, the film reveals a hidden history connecting the Yautja and Xenomorphs. Set in the present day, it shows how Predators have used Earth for centuries, breeding Xenomorphs from humans to hunt as a rite of passage. The cast includes Sanaa Lathan and Lance Henriksen.
Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator
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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
The direct sequel to AVP picks up immediately after the first film's events. This installment introduces an Alien-Predator hybrid, the "Predalien," which wreaks havoc on a small Colorado town, prompting a Predator "cleaner" to be dispatched to eliminate the new threat.
Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem here.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
6. Predators (2010)
Robert Rodriguez's film takes the hunt off-world to a Yautja game reserve planet. Featuring a stellar cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, and Laurence Fishburne, it explores how accomplished human killers are abducted and pitted against each other by two warring Predator clans. While its exact Earth-year setting is ambiguous, it fits neatly into the early 21st century for chronological viewing.
Read IGN's review of Predators
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
7. The Predator (2018)
Directed by Shane Black, this film returns to the franchise's roots with a squad of ex-soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook and Trevante Rhodes, facing off against two Predators with a sinister genetic harvesting agenda. The film teases future crossovers, with unused concepts even featuring characters from the Alien universe.
Read IGN's review of The Predator
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date
To experience the films in the order they premiered, 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," premiering in theaters on November 7, will star Elle Fanning and, according to director Dan Trachtenberg, feature the Predator as a protagonist.
The second film, also directed by Trachtenberg, was developed in secrecy. "Predator: Killer of Killers" is an animated feature that follows three distinct historical encounters with the ultimate hunter. It is set to debut directly on Hulu on June 6.
