Humans often pride themselves on being at the top of the food chain, but in the cosmic arena, we're barely holding our own. The Predator franchise, which kicked off with the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger film in 1987, introduces us to the Yautja—a species of towering, trophy-hunting extraterrestrials. These space-faring hunters journey across galaxies for deadly sport, sometimes even abducting other species to hunt on their home planet.
The first two Predator films, released in 1987 and 1990, set the stage for this thrilling saga. With the Xenomorphs from the Alien series also posing a significant threat to humanity, it was a natural progression in the 2000s to merge these universes with two Alien vs. Predator films. Over the next decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg added their unique twists to the series.
With two new Predator movies slated for 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit the original sci-fi classics. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer, we've got you covered with a complete timeline of the Predator movies and where to watch them online.
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- How to watch in chronological order
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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, ideally watched after the other films, 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 faces a primitive Predator while proving her prowess as a hunter. This fresh addition to the three-decade saga brings thrilling action and a new perspective.
Read IGN's review of Prey
Where to Stream: Hulu
2. Predator (1987)
The franchise began with John McTiernan's Predator in 1987, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action classic features a military rescue team facing an invisible alien hunter in the South American jungles. Dutch, played by Schwarzenegger, must outsmart and defeat the technologically advanced Predator.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
3. Predator 2 (1990)
Predator 2 shifts to 1997 Los Angeles, where Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso play cops battling a drug cartel and a new Predator. This film continues the saga with intense urban warfare and the Predator's relentless hunt.
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with AVP: Alien vs. Predator, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. This crossover film blends the Predator and Alien universes, revealing a centuries-old connection between the Yautja and Xenomorphs. Set in modern-day America, it stars Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, Raoul Bova, and Ewen Bremner.
Read IGN's review of AVP: Alien vs. Predator
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Following directly from AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem introduces the "Predalien," a hybrid creature that wreaks havoc in a small Colorado town. A Predator "cleaner" is sent to eliminate this new threat, wrapping up the crossover saga.
Read IGN's review of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
6. Predators (2010)
Robert Rodriguez's Predators takes the action off Earth to a Yautja game reserve. With a cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film explores the abduction of human "killers" for sport. While the exact timeline is unclear, it's generally placed in the early 21st century.
Read IGN's review of Predators
Where to Stream: Hulu | Rent/Buy: Prime Video
7. The Predator (2018)
Shane Black's The Predator revisits the original formula with a new squad of soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, facing off against two Predators. The film teases further developments and even hints at potential crossovers 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 watch the movies in the order they were released, 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 movies are set to hit screens in 2025. Predator: Badlands, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning, will premiere in theaters on November 7, 2025, with the Predator taking center stage. Additionally, Trachtenberg's animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers, will be available on Hulu starting June 6, 2025, exploring three different historical encounters with the ultimate hunter.
