"Predator Movies: How to Watch in Chronological Order"

Humans often pride themselves on being at the top of the food chain, but in the galactic gladiator competition, we barely make the cut. Enter the Predator franchise, which kicked off with the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger film in 1987. This series revolves around the "Yautja," towering extraterrestrial trophy hunters who scour the universe for lethal sport and have been known to abduct species for hunts on their home planet.

The first two Predator films, released in 1987 and 1990, established the saga's foundation. Given the cinematic threat posed by the Xenomorphs from the Alien series, it was a natural progression in the 2000s to merge these universes with two Alien vs. Predator films. In the following years, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each brought their unique vision to the franchise.

With two new Predator movies set to hit screens in 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit the original sci-fi classics. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, we've got the full timeline of the Predator movies and where to watch them online.

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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order

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You can also explore our guide to the Alien movies to complete the entire timeline.

How Many Predator Movies Are There?

There are currently seven movies in the Predator franchise—four in the mainline series, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two additional Predator films are slated for release in 2025.

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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey serves as a prequel, ideally watched after the other films (especially Predator 2), but for a true chronological experience, start here. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, Prey follows Naru, a young Comanche woman played by Amber Midthunder, who embarks on a hunt with her brother and finds herself facing a primitive Predator. Determined to prove her mettle, Naru sets out to take down this alien threat in a fresh and thrilling addition to the three-decade saga.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

The saga began with Predator, directed by John McTiernan of Die Hard fame and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action classic follows a nearly invincible military rescue team as they are decimated by an invisible force in the jungles of South America. When the attacker is revealed to be an alien hunter on a sinister safari, Schwarzenegger's Dutch must devise a strategy to outwit and defeat a technologically superior foe.

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

3. Predator 2 (1990)

Predator 2 shifts the scene to a near-future Los Angeles engulfed in a heatwave and a crimewave. The film follows a group of cops, including Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso, as they navigate a bloody Cartel war and confront a Predator stalking the city for prey.

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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a crossover, merging with the Alien series. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson of Resident Evil and Event Horizon fame, Alien vs. Predator was a blockbuster hit that breathed new life into both franchises. Set in present-day America, the film reveals the centuries-long history of Predators using humans to breed Xenomorphs for their hunts. 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 battle immediately after the first crossover. Although not as successful as its predecessor, it introduced the "Predalien," a hybrid creature that wreaks havoc on a small Colorado town. A Predator "cleaner" is dispatched to eliminate this new threat.

Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem

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6. Predators (2010)

Predators, directed by Robert Rodriguez, breaks the mold by setting the action on a distant planet used as a Yautja game reserve. With a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film explores how humans, specifically seasoned killers, are abducted for sport between rival Yautja tribes. Though the exact Earth year is unspecified, it's commonly assumed to be around 2010, fitting into the early 21st century.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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7. The Predator (2018)

Eight years after Predators, Shane Black, who starred in the original, returned to direct The Predator. The film reverts to the franchise's roots, featuring a squad of unstable soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, as they battle two Predators and uncover a plot involving DNA splicing. The movie concludes with a tease for future installments, while alternate endings hinted at a crossover with the Alien franchise.

Read IGN's review of The Predator

Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video

How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date

For those preferring to follow the theatrical release order, here is the 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 movies are on the horizon for 2025. Predator: Badlands, hitting theaters on November 7, 2025, will star Elle Fanning and feature the Predator as the protagonist, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.

The second film, also helmed by Trachtenberg, was shrouded in secrecy until recently. Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated movie that will explore three distinct encounters with the ultimate hunter across different historical periods. It is set to premiere directly on Hulu on June 6, 2025.