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Predator Movies in Order
All nine Predator and Alien vs. Predator films in release order, plus a chronological timeline. The animated anthology Killer of Killers opens the story timeline (its earliest segment is set in 841 AD), Prey (1719) follows, and the future-set Predator: Badlands closes the saga.
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Why this order?
The Predator franchise is unusually easy to enjoy out of order, because most entries are standalone stunt-and-survival stories rather than a tightly serialized arc. Even so, two viewing paths make sense, so we offer a release order and a chronological timeline.
Release order is the default and the simplest way in. Start with John McTiernan's 1987 original, then Predator 2 (1990), the two Alien vs. Predator crossovers (2004 and 2007), Predators (2010), and Shane Black's The Predator (2018). From there the series enters its modern reinvention under Dan Trachtenberg: the acclaimed Prey (2022), the animated anthology Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu, June 2025), and finally Predator: Badlands (November 2025). Watching this way lets you feel the series evolve from Reagan-era jungle action into a bolder, genre-hopping modern saga, while keeping the AvP detour in its original 2000s context.
Chronological order reshuffles things dramatically. Killer of Killers is an anthology whose stories span centuries, and its earliest segment is set in 841 AD among Viking raiders, so it jumps to the very front of the timeline, ahead of Prey's 1719 Comanche setting. The contemporary films follow in their late-20th and early-21st-century presents, with the future-set Badlands as the endpoint. This path rewards fans tracing the Yautja hunters across human history.
The big gotcha: the two Alien vs. Predator films sit in a separate crossover continuity that the core Predator and Alien franchises largely disregard. We include them for completeness, but you can skip them without missing anything essential. If you only watch one entry, make it Prey. For the related Xenomorph saga, see our Alien movies in order page.
Timeline 1987โ2025
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Frequently asked questions
How many Predator movies are there?
There are nine films: the seven main Predator entries (Predator, Predator 2, Predators, The Predator, Prey, the animated Predator: Killer of Killers, and Predator: Badlands) plus the two Alien vs. Predator crossover films, which belong to a separate continuity.
What order should I watch Predator in?
For most viewers, release order is best: start with the 1987 original and finish with Predator: Badlands (November 2025). If you prefer the in-universe timeline, watch the animated Predator: Killer of Killers first, since its earliest segment is set in 841 AD, followed by Prey (set in 1719).
Do I need to watch the Alien vs. Predator movies?
No. The two AvP films sit in a separate crossover continuity that the main Predator and Alien franchises mostly ignore. They are optional and can be skipped without missing the core story.
Is Prey a prequel?
Yes. Prey (2022) is set in 1719 and follows a young Comanche warrior facing an early Predator. In the chronological timeline it comes after only the 841 AD Viking segment of Predator: Killer of Killers.
What is Predator: Killer of Killers?
It is an animated anthology film directed by Dan Trachtenberg that premiered on Hulu on June 6, 2025. It tells three time-spanning stories set in 841 AD (Viking era), feudal Japan in 1609, and World War II in 1942, each pitting a human warrior against a Yautja.
Is Predator: Badlands the newest movie?
Yes. Predator: Badlands released in theaters on November 7, 2025, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning. It is the most recent entry in the franchise, arriving a few months after the animated Killer of Killers.
Are the Predator and Alien franchises connected?
Only through the two Alien vs. Predator crossover films. The main Predator series and the main Alien series otherwise tell separate stories in their own continuities.
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