The Predator franchise has been thrilling audiences for decades with its iconic alien hunters, known as Yautja. With Predator: Badlands set to release on November 7, 2025, fans are revisiting the series. This guide covers all Predator movies in chronological and release order, helping you prepare for the newest installment.
Predator Movies in Chronological Order
The timeline of the Predator universe spans centuries, from ancient hunts to futuristic battles. Here’s how to watch the films in the order events happen:
- Prey (2022) – Set in 1719, this prequel follows a Comanche warrior, Naru, as she battles a Predator in the Great Plains. It’s the earliest story in the franchise.
- Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) – An animated anthology featuring Predators across three timelines (Viking Age, Feudal Japan, and post-WWII). The WWII segment places it after Prey but before the original film.
- Predator (1987) – The first movie introduces Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch and his team fighting a Predator in a Central American jungle.
- Predator 2 (1990) – Set in 1997 Los Angeles, Danny Glover’s detective faces a Predator during a brutal heatwave.
- Alien vs. Predator (2004) – Scientists uncover an ancient pyramid where Predators hunt Xenomorphs. This crossover is set in the present day.
- Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) – A direct sequel to AVP, featuring a Predator-Alien hybrid wreaking havoc in Colorado.
- Predators (2010) – A group of humans is abducted and hunted on an alien planet. The exact Earth year is unclear, but it’s likely set in the early 2010s.
- The Predator (2018) – A rogue Predator arrives on Earth, introducing genetic upgrades and new lore.
- Predator: Badlands (2025) – The upcoming film follows a young Predator outcast teaming up with a synthetic human (Elle Fanning) on a distant planet.
Predator Movies by Release Date
If you prefer watching in the order they were made:
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Alien vs. Predator (2004)
- Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
- Predators (2010)
- The Predator (2018)
- Prey (2022)
- Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
- Predator: Badlands (2025)
What to Expect from Predator: Badlands
The newest film, Predator: Badlands, takes the franchise to new territory. It follows a young Yautja warrior who forms an unlikely alliance with a Weyland-Yutani synthetic (Elle Fanning). The movie is set on a distant planet and features no human characters, focusing instead on Predator lore and connections to the Alien universe.
Dan Trachtenberg (Director): “The pitch behind Badlands was telling a Conan-like story through the eyes of a Yautja hunter. It’s a bold angle, but you either reinvent yourself or die slowly chasing nostalgia.”
Early trailers show advanced weaponry, massive alien beasts, and hints at deeper ties to the Alien vs. Predator mythos.
Why Chronological Order Matters
Watching in timeline order helps spot hidden connections. For example:
- The 1715 pistol in Predator 2 links to Prey.
- The Xenomorph skull in Predator 2 sets up the AVP crossover.
- Badlands may further connect the Alien and Predator universes.
Where to Watch the Predator Movies
Most films are available on Hulu, Disney+, and Max. Physical copies and rentals are also options for older entries.
Also read: Predator Killer of Killers Rated R for Bloody Violence and Strong Language; See Details
Credits: Compiled from verified sources including official trailers, studio announcements, and entertainment news reports.
