"Predator Movies: How to Watch in Chronological Order"

Humans often pride themselves on being at the top of the food chain, but in the cosmic arena of the Predator franchise, we're just another species in the crosshairs. The saga, which kicked off with the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger film in 1987, introduces us to the Yautja—towering, trophy-hunting aliens who scour the galaxy for their next big game. These fearsome hunters are known to abduct species from various planets, bringing them back to their home world for the ultimate hunt.

The first two Predator films, released in 1987 and 1990, established the thrilling baseline of this saga. The franchise expanded into a shared universe in the 2000s, merging with the Alien series through two Alien vs. Predator movies. The subsequent decade saw directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each adding their unique flair to the series.

With two new Predator movies slated for release in 2025, now is the perfect time to revisit the original sci-fi classics. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you watch every Predator movie in order. Below, you'll find 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 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, two Alien crossovers, and one prequel. Fans can look forward to two more Predator films set to premiere in 2025.

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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey serves as a prequel and is designed to be watched after the other films (particularly after Predator 2). However, for a true chronological experience, start here. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, Prey follows Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young Comanche woman who, while on a hunt with her brother, finds herself in the sights of a more primitive Predator. Determined to prove herself, Naru sets out to take down the alien hunter in this thrilling addition to the three-decade saga.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

The saga began with 1987's Predator, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black (who would later direct his own Predator film). This action classic follows an elite military rescue team as they face an invisible alien hunter in the jungles of South America. Schwarzenegger's Dutch must outsmart and defeat a technologically advanced predator in a thrilling showdown.

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

3. Predator 2 (1990)

Predator 2 shifted the scene to a futuristic 1997 Los Angeles, amidst a heatwave and crimewave. Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso star as cops battling both a violent Cartel war and a stalking Predator. The film continues the saga with new characters and a fresh setting.

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

4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a crossover event, merging with the Alien series. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP: Alien vs. Predator revitalized both franchises. Set in modern-day America, it reveals that Predators have been using Earth for centuries 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

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

5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Picking up immediately after AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem introduced the terrifying Predalien, a hybrid creature that wreaks havoc on a small Colorado town. Despite being the last crossover film, it remains a significant entry in the Predator timeline.

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

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

6. Predators (2010)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Predators is the only film in the series not set on Earth. It transports viewers to a Yautja game reserve where abducted human killers are hunted for sport. The film stars Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga. Though its exact placement in the timeline is ambiguous, it can fit well here or be saved for last.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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

7. The Predator (2018)

Shane Black's The Predator brings the series back to its roots, focusing on a squad of unstable soldiers, including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, who confront a pair of rampaging Predators. The film teases further adventures, with alternate endings hinting 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

If you prefer to follow the theatrical release order, the sequence is:

• 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 release in 2025. Predator: Badlands, premiering in 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, is Predator: Killer of Killers, an animated movie exploring three historical encounters with the ultimate killer. It will be available directly on Hulu starting June 6, 2025.