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Predator watch order

Predator movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

The Predator films are mostly standalone. Watch Predator (1987) first, then any order; Prey (2022), set in 1719, is the earliest in the timeline. The Alien vs. Predator films are crossovers you can skip.

How to watch the Predator movies in order: the full guide

All 9 films and series in the Predator franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Predator (1987); the first in chronological order is Predator: Killer of Killers (set in 841, 1609 & 1942).

Release order

  1. Predator (Movie, 1987): The 1987 original in the jungle.
  2. Predator 2 (Movie, 1990): The hunt moves to Los Angeles.
  3. Alien vs. Predator (Movie, 2004): The Alien vs. Predator crossover; optional.
  4. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (Movie, 2007): The crossover sequel; optional.
  5. Predators (Movie, 2010): Hunted on an alien game reserve.
  6. The Predator (Movie, 2018): A 2018 entry; optional.
  7. Prey (Movie, 2022): A Predator hunts a Comanche warrior in 1719; works on its own.
  8. Predator: Killer of Killers (Movie, 2025): An animated anthology of Predator hunts through history; optional.
  9. Predator: Badlands (Movie, 2025): A young Predator as the hero.

Chronological order

  1. Predator: Killer of Killers (set in 841, 1609 & 1942): An animated anthology of Predator hunts through history; optional.
  2. Prey (set in 1719): A Predator hunts a Comanche warrior in 1719; works on its own.
  3. Predator (set in 1987): The 1987 original in the jungle.
  4. Predator 2 (set in 1997): The hunt moves to Los Angeles.
  5. The Predator (set in 2018): A 2018 entry; optional.
  6. Predators (set in The game preserve): Hunted on an alien game reserve.
  7. Predator: Badlands (set in The far future): A young Predator as the hero.
  8. Alien vs. Predator (set in 2004): The Alien vs. Predator crossover; optional.
  9. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (set in 2004): The crossover sequel; optional.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Predator movies in?

The Predator films are mostly standalone. Watch Predator (1987) first, then any order; Prey (2022), set in 1719, is the earliest in the timeline. The Alien vs. Predator films are crossovers you can skip.

How many Predator movies and shows are there?

There are 9 titles in the Predator franchise: 9 films and 0 series, released from 1987 to 2025.

How long does it take to watch all the Predator movies?

About 15 hours for all 9 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (6 titles) take about 11 hours.

What is the first Predator title in chronological order?

Predator: Killer of Killers, set in 841, 1609 & 1942. In release order the first is Predator (1987).

Which Predator titles can I skip?

Predator: Killer of Killers, Alien vs. Predator, and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.