While humans may consider themselves Earth's dominant species, we're mere novices in the intergalactic hunting league. The Predator franchise, launching with Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic 1987 film, introduces the Yautja - towering extraterrestrial hunters who travel across galaxies seeking worthy trophies, even capturing species for hunts on their homeworld.
The original Predator duology (1987 and 1990) established the core concept. Given the Alien films' shared cinematic menace, the 2000s saw the birth of an Alien vs. Predator crossover universe with two major films. Subsequent decades witnessed directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each putting their unique stamp on the franchise.
With two fresh Predator films arriving in 2025, now's the perfect time to revisit these sci-fi classics. Below we've mapped the complete Predator film timeline with streaming details.
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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order
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How Many Predator Movies Are There?
The franchise currently spans seven films - four mainline entries, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Two additional movies premiere in 2025.
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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order
1. Prey (2022)
Though designed as a prequel, Prey chronologically begins the saga. Set in 1719's Great Plains, it follows Comanche hunter Naru (Amber Midthunder) confronting a primitive Predator variant. This innovative installment refreshes the three-decade-old franchise.
Where to Stream: Hulu
2. Predator (1987)
John McTiernan's original stars Schwarzenegger leading an elite military squad against an advanced alien hunter in South American jungles. This action classic established the franchise's core premise.
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3. Predator 2 (1990)
Danny Glover headlines this urban sequel set during a 1997 LA crime wave, introducing new elements to Predator lore while proving the hunters operate beyond jungle environments.
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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
This crossover revitalized both franchises, revealing ancient connections between Yautja and Xenomorphs through a modern-day Antarctic excavation gone horrifically wrong.
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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
The direct sequel introduces the deadly Predalien hybrid as it terrorizes a Colorado town, forcing the arrival of a specialized Predator cleaner.
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6. Predators (2010)
Robert Rodriguez's installment transports elite warriors to a Predator game preserve planet, exploring inter-tribal Yautja conflicts through an all-star cast of human prey.
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7. The Predator (2018)
Shane Black's reboot/sequel hybrid follows military outcasts combating genetically enhanced Predators, featuring unused crossover teases with Alien characters.
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How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date
For theatrical viewing order:
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
2025 brings two new installments: Predator: Badlands (theatrical release, November 7) starring Elle Fanning, and animated feature Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu premiere, June 6), presenting three historical encounters with the ultimate hunter.
