Watch Predator Movies: Chronological Order Guide

Humans often see themselves as the pinnacle of the food chain, yet in the galactic arena, we're hardly more than a minor annoyance. The Predator franchise, kickstarted by the iconic 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, introduces us to the "Yautja"—towering, trophy-hunting aliens from space. These beings travel across worlds for lethal sport and have been known to abduct species for hunting games back on their home planet.

The initial two Predator films in 1987 and 1990 set the stage for an enthralling saga. As the Xenomorphs from the Alien series also pose a cinematic threat to humanity, the 2000s saw the creation of a shared universe with the Alien vs. Predator crossover movies. In the subsequent decade, filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg each added their unique flair to the franchise.

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, here's how you can watch every Predator movie in order. Below, you'll find a detailed 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 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, and while it's recommended to watch it after the other films (especially Predator 2), it's the starting point for a true chronological viewing. Set in 1719 on the Great Plains, Prey follows Naru, a young Comanche woman played by Amber Midthunder. Her hunt with her brother takes a dangerous turn when she encounters a primitive Predator. Determined to prove herself, Naru sets out to take down the alien hunter in this fresh addition to the three-decade saga.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

It all began with 1987's Predator, directed by John McTiernan of Die Hard fame and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, and Shane Black. This action classic showcases a near-unstoppable military rescue team facing off against an invisible force in the South American jungles. When the alien hunter is revealed, Schwarzenegger's character, Dutch, must outsmart and defeat a technologically superior foe.

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

3. Predator 2 (1990)

A few years later, Predator 2 shifted the scene to a futuristic 1997 Los Angeles, amidst a heatwave and crime surge. Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Ruben Blades, and María Conchita Alonso star as police officers battling both a brutal Cartel war and a Predator hunting in the urban jungle.

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

4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a bang through a crossover with the Alien series. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, AVP: Alien vs. Predator introduced a backstory linking the Yautja and Xenomorphs, revealing that Predators have been using Earth for centuries to hunt Xenomorphs bred from human hosts. 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)

Continuing directly from AVP, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem introduces the "Predalien," a hybrid creature wreaking havoc in a small Colorado town. Despite being less successful than its predecessor, it concludes the crossover saga with a Predator "cleaner" sent to eliminate the new threat.

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

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

6. Predators (2010)

Predators, directed by Robert Rodriguez, takes the franchise off Earth to a distant planet used as a Yautja game reserve. Featuring a stellar cast including Adrien Brody, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, and Alice Braga, the film shows humans—specifically "established killers"—being abducted for sport. While the exact Earth year isn't specified, it can be assumed to be around 2010, placing it sixth in the chronological order.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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

7. The Predator (2018)

Eight years after Predators, Shane Black's The Predator brought the series back to its roots. Featuring Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Jane, and Alfie Allen, the film follows a squad of soldiers combating a pair of Predators and their DNA-splicing plans. The movie teases future developments, with alternate endings hinting at crossover possibilities 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 films in the order they were released, the sequence is as follows:

• 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 slated for release in 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, Predator: Killer of Killers, is an animated movie that explores three different historical encounters with the ultimate killer. It will be available directly on Hulu starting June 6.