Humans may consider themselves at the top of the food chain on Earth, but in the cosmic arena of the Predator franchise, we're just another species to be hunted. The saga began with the iconic 1987 film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and introduced us to the Yautja, towering extraterrestrial hunters who scour the universe for worthy prey and sometimes kidnap species for sport on their home world.

The first two films, released in 1987 and 1990, set the stage for the Predator universe. The introduction of the Xenomorphs from the Alien series led to a logical crossover in the 2000s with the Alien vs. Predator movies. In the subsequent decade, directors like Robert Rodriguez, Shane Black, and Dan Trachtenberg added their unique touches to the saga.

With two new Predator movies slated for 2025, it's an ideal time to revisit the original sci-fi classics. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the franchise, we've outlined how to watch all the Predator movies in both chronological and release order, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the action.

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How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order

8 ImagesYou 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. Two more films are scheduled for release in 2025.

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Predator Movies in (Chronological) Order

1. Prey (2022)

Prey serves as a prequel, set in 1719 across the Great Plains. It follows Naru, a young Comanche woman played by Amber Midthunder, who faces off against a primitive Predator while on a hunt with her brother. This thrilling addition to the saga showcases Naru's determination to take down the alien hunter.

Read IGN's review of Prey

Where to Stream: Hulu

2. Predator (1987)

Directed by John McTiernan, the original Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and follows a military rescue team ambushed by an invisible alien hunter in South America. Dutch, played by Schwarzenegger, must outsmart and defeat this technologically advanced foe.

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3. Predator 2 (1990)

Set in a futuristic 1997 Los Angeles, Predator 2 shifts the action to an urban setting. Danny Glover leads a team of cops battling both a brutal Cartel war and a stalking Predator.

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4. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)

After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a crossover event. AVP introduces a historical connection between the Yautja and Xenomorphs, showing Predators using humans to breed Xenomorphs for centuries-old hunts.

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

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5. Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)

Following directly from AVP, Requiem features a new threat: the Predalien. A Predator "cleaner" is sent to a small Colorado town to eliminate this hybrid menace.

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

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6. Predators (2010)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, Predators takes place on a distant Yautja game reserve planet. Humans, known killers, are abducted for sport between warring Predator tribes. Though the exact Earth year is unclear, it's generally set in the early 21st century.

Read IGN's review of Predators

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7. The Predator (2018)

Directed by Shane Black, who also starred in the original film, The Predator returns to Earth with a squad of soldiers facing off against two Predators. The film teases future adventures and hints at potential crossovers.

Read IGN's review of The Predator

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How to Watch the Predator Movies by Release Date

If you prefer to watch the movies in the order they were released, follow this list:

• 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

The second film, also directed by Trachtenberg, titled Predator: Killer of Killers, is an animated feature exploring three different encounters with the ultimate hunter across various historical periods. It will be available directly on Hulu starting June 6, 2025.