Predator watch order
All the Predator films, in the order they came out and in story order, with the Alien vs. Predator crossovers marked optional. It is the same order the emberslate app uses for its Predator saga.
Updated · By emberfold labs
The short answer
For a first watch, use release order, starting with Predator (1987). Story order starts with Prey, set in 1719. The two Alien vs. Predator crossovers are optional. All nine films take about 15 hours.
- Titles
- 9 films, 0 series
- Everything
- about 15 hours
- Core path
- about 12 hours
- Films only
- about 15 hours
Release order
Predator in release order
The order they came out. The best way in for a first-time viewer.
- 01
01CorePredator (1987)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 02
02CorePredator 2 (1990)
Film · 1h 48mCore
- 03
03OptionalAVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Film · 1h 41mOptional
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
- 04
04OptionalAliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Film · 1h 34mOptional
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
- 05
05CorePredators (2010)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 06
06CoreThe Predator (2018)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 07
07CorePrey (2022)
Film · 1h 40mCore
- 08
08CorePredator: Killer of Killers (2025)
Film · 1h 25mCore
- 09
09CorePredator: Badlands (2025)
Film · 1h 47mCore
Chronological order
Predator in chronological order
The order the story happens in, starting with Prey, set in 1719.
- 0101Core
Prey (2022)
Film · 1h 40mCore
- 0202Core
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
Film · 1h 25mCore
- 0303Core
Predator (1987)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 0404Core
Predator 2 (1990)
Film · 1h 48mCore
- 0505Optional
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Film · 1h 41mOptional
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
- 0606Optional
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Film · 1h 34mOptional
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
- 0707Core
Predators (2010)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 0808Core
The Predator (2018)
Film · 1h 47mCore
- 0909Core
Predator: Badlands (2025)
Film · 1h 47mCore
Release order or chronological order?
Release order is the best way in. It starts with the original film and follows the series as it grew.
Chronological order starts with Prey, which is set in 1719, then Predator: Killer of Killers, then the original film. It suits a rewatch.
The crossovers
AVP: Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs Predator: Requiem are crossovers with the Alien films. They are marked optional, and the main Predator story does not need them.
What you can skip
Anything not marked core can wait. The main story does not need it, so watch it whenever you like.
AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
Crossover with Alien. Optional.
Track it
Track the Predator saga in emberslate
The Sagas tab in the emberslate app has this exact order. Switch between release and chronological order, mark the next step watched, and see how far through you are. It is free on Android.
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Predator watch order questions
What order should I watch the Predator movies in?
Release order: Predator, Predator 2, Predators, The Predator, Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers and Predator: Badlands. The Alien vs. Predator films are optional.
Do I need to watch the Alien vs. Predator movies?
No. They are crossovers with the Alien films and are marked optional.
Do I need to watch Predator before Prey?
No. Prey works on its own, though it is more fun if you know the original.
Where does Prey fit in the timeline?
First in story order, because it is set in 1719. In release order it comes after The Predator.
The order and the core, optional and save-for-later marks are the ones the emberslate app uses for this saga. Titles, years and runtimes come from TMDB; series runtimes count aired episodes only and are rounded. First published .