Predator is one of the fan-favorites and the longest-running franchises that has garnered a huge fandom since its debut in 1987. The franchise revolves around deadly, out-of-this-world creatures called Predators, who possess technologically advanced gear and weapons. Not only Predator, but the franchise also spans films featuring the Alien and Predator crossover. Now that a new installment titled ‘ Predator: Badlands ‘ is on the cards, we are sure that there must be fans who want to watch the film series from the beginning. Here’s a guide on how to watch Predator movies in order. We’ve listed both chronological and release date order of the Predator movies.
How Many Predator Movies Are Out There?
The Predator franchise has a total of seven live-action films to date, with the eighth installment, titled Predator: Badlands on the horizon . Additionally, there is a 90-minute animated film, Predator: Killers of Killers, which you can skip or watch, as it has no direct connection to the main films.
Note: The upcoming Predator movie – Predator: Badlands is not a sequel or prequel to any film. It will feature a standalone environment and a new cast, so we haven’t added it to the list of Predator movies in order.
Predator Movies in Order of Events
If you are wondering in what order you should watch The Predator movies so as to follow the events chronologically, check out the list below.
- Prey
- Predator
- Predator 2
- Alien vs Predator
- Alien vs Predator 2
- Predators
- The Predator
1. Prey
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- Release Date: August 5, 2022
- Director: Dan Trachtenberg
- Cast: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope
Prey was released in 2022, but if you want to watch the entire Predator movie series in order again, this should be the first movie to start with. The film won’t bombard you with modern technology or heavy settings; instead, as it takes you back in time, i.e., 1719. Here, you’ll meet a girl named Naru, struggling to fit into a world dominated by men. Always looked down on by her own tribe, Naru gets a perfect chance to showcase her skills when a dangerous, technologically advanced Predator shows up on Earth. She uses all her wit, survival skills, and intellect to protect her people from falling prey to the alien.
2. Predator
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- Release Date: June 12, 1987
- Director: John McTiernan
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Predator laid the foundation of the Predator franchise. With its impeccable predator designs and the perfect blend of horror, action, and science fiction, it accumulated positive reviews from global fans. The film follows Dutch, portrayed by Schwarzenegger, and a U.S. military rescue team, who are tasked with protecting a diplomat who is trapped amidst the guerrillas in the wilderness of South America. However, after reaching the location, the team doesn’t take the time to realize that there is an invisible force they have to deal with.
3. Predator 2
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- Release Date: November 21, 1990
- Director: Stephen Hopkins
- Cast: Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Rubén Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, Robert Davi
Predator 2 is the direct sequel to the first Predator movie, introducing a new set of characters led by Danny Glover’s Lieutenant Mike Harrigan. The film was released in 1990, but it takes place in 1997. Unlike Predator, the sequel shifts its focus from the wilderness to an urban environment. During a heatwave and gang war in Los Angeles, Mike Harrigan and his team are tasked with capturing drug cartels.
While doing his duty, Mike discovers a technologically advanced Predator preying on cops and gangsters. Harrigan didn’t hesitate to take the lead and show up for the final battle on the alien’s ship.
4. Alien vs Predator
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- Release Date: August 13, 2004
- Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
- Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner
This film was the first crossover project of the Alien and Predator franchises, which was pretty well received by the audience. The film follows a group of scientists and mercenaries who are sent to explore a Pyramid. The team is led by an experienced guide named Alexa “Lex” Woods.
While exploring the area, the team discovers a hidden place where Predators have been hunting aliens for centuries. They also awaken the Alien Queen, who begins producing eggs, and later, the team is attacked by the aliens. Several team members get killed, but before the outwardly creatures can catch Lex, she partners with a Predator named Scar and fights for survival.
5. Alien vs Predator: Requiem
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- Release Date: December 25, 2007
- Director: The Brothers Strause
- Cast: Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Ariel Gade
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem picks up where the previous AvP film left off. When a Predator ship crashes in a town in Colorado and the hybrid called ‘Predalien’ escapes, the civilians of the town come into danger. The Predalien and the Facehugger kill several people; that’s when a Predator named Wolf shows up to capture the Predalien and clean the mess. The film harbored an action-packed and bloody narrative that couldn’t get the love it deserved.
6. Predators
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- Release Date: July 9, 2010
- Director: Nimród Antal
- Cast: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne
Predators is a standalone sequel to Predator 2, revolving around a group that drops from the sky wearing parachutes onto an alien planet. Royce, a potent mercenary, discovers that they have landed on a planet that is a game preserve for the Predators, where they bring humans to feed on them just for fun. Royce and the other members of the group fight the Predator, but most of them die.
7. The Predator
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- Release Date: September 14, 2018
- Director: Shane Black
- Cast: Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Jacob Tremblay, Yvonne Strahovski, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane
After discovering a crashed Predator ship, U.S. Army Ranger sniper Quinn McKenna tries to steal the alien’s gear. However, he gets captured by the government and put on a bus with the misfit soldiers. The government then takes the Predator to the lab to study it. However, the outworldly creature escapes and starts causing havoc in the city.
Predator Movies in Order of Release Date
Not every fan would want to watch the Predator movies in chronological order; there will surely be some who would like to experience the franchise in the manner in which the films were released. So, here are the Predator movies in release order that such fans may follow:
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
- Predators (2010)
- The Predator (2018)
- Prey (2022)
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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- The final Fast and Furious movie will be released on March 17, 2028.
- The movie will be titled “Fast and Furious: Fast Forever”.
- Both Universal and Vin Diesel made this reveal on his Instagram.
After quite some time and leaving us all hanging with a massive cliffhanger, we finally have some updates on the next Fast and Furious movie. Things have been quiet for a while, but now Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel have come up with new details about the title and release date of the final Fast and Furious movie. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what details have been revealed.
When Is the Next Fast and Furious Movie Coming Out?
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Universal Pictures and Vin Diesel have revealed that the final Fast and Furious movie will be titled “Fast Forever” and will be released on March 17, 2028. The star took to Instagram , where he posted the reveal along with a picture of him and Paul Walker from the first movie. In his post, Vin Diesel wrote-
No one said the road would be easy… but it’s ours. One that has defined us and become our legacy… And a legacy… lasts forever.
The Fast and the Furious franchise has given us some iconic movies. Earlier, the movies were highly awaited by fans. However, recent movies have not been as influential as the previous ones, but the finale of this long-running franchise has fans waiting for its release.
Now, no matter how you personally feel about the franchise, the Fast and Furious movies have grossed over $7 Billlion, making it the most successful franchise Universal has ever brought to the screen. So, it goes unsaid that they will conclude it with a bang, and now all that’s left to see is what awaits us on March 17, 2028.
Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.
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