Ultimate Guide to Watching Predator Movies in Order

Humans often view themselves as the apex predators, but in the cosmic arena, we’re outmatched. The Predator franchise, kicking off with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 classic, centers on the Yautja—towering alien hunters who roam worlds for deadly sport, often abducting species for brutal hunts on their home turf.

The first two Predator films, released in 1987 and 1990, laid the foundation for the saga. With the Xenomorphs from the Alien series posing a similar threat, the 2000s saw two crossover Alien vs. Predator movies. In the 2010s, filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each brought fresh takes to the series.

With two new Predator films slated for 2025, now’s the perfect time to revisit the sci-fi classics. Below, we outline the complete Predator movie timeline and where to stream or buy them online.

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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order

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How Many Predator Movies Are There?

The Predator franchise includes seven films: four mainline entries, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two additional Predator movies are set to premiere in 2025.

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Predator Movies in Chronological Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey, a prequel, is best watched after the core films (especially Predator 2), but for a chronological journey, start here. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, it follows Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young Comanche woman who joins her brother on a hunt, only to face a primitive Predator. Determined to prove her worth, Naru takes on the alien in this bold, gripping chapter of the saga.

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2. Predator (1987)

The 1987 Predator, directed by John McTiernan, stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action-packed classic follows an elite military team ambushed by an invisible alien hunter in a South American jungle. When the Yautja’s deadly intent is revealed, Schwarzenegger’s Dutch must outwit a technologically superior foe.

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3. Predator 2 (1990)

Predator 2 shifts to a sweltering, crime-ridden 1997 Los Angeles. Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso star as cops battling both a cartel war and a ruthless Yautja stalking the city for prey, delivering intense urban action.

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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year gap, Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, merged the Predator and Alien franchises. Set in modern-day America, it reveals a dark history: Yautja have hunted on Earth for centuries, using humans to breed Xenomorphs for ritualistic hunts. Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, and Ewen Bremner star in this thrilling crossover.

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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Aliens vs Predator: Requiem continues directly from AVP, set in the same timeline. A hybrid “Predalien” wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town, prompting a Predator “cleaner” to intervene. Though less successful than its predecessor, it ramps up the chaos of the crossover.

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6. Predators (2010)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Predators breaks from Earth, taking viewers to a Yautja game reserve planet. Starring Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, it follows abducted human killers hunted by rival Yautja tribes. Its timeline is ambiguous but likely early 21st century, fitting here or at the end of your watchlist.

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7. The Predator (2018)

Shane Black’s The Predator returns to the original formula, featuring a squad of rogue soldiers (Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen) battling two Yautja with DNA-splicing plans. Alternate endings teased Alien crossovers with Ellen Ripley and Newt, hinting at future connections.

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How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date

To watch the films in theatrical release order, follow this sequence:

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 films arrive in 2025. Predator: Badlands, hitting theaters November 7, 2025, stars Elle Fanning with the Predator as the lead, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.

Predator: Killer of Killers, an animated film also directed by Trachtenberg, explores three historical encounters with the ultimate hunter. It premieres on Hulu on June 6.