The Predator franchise is one of the most popular science fiction franchises ever made. Those who are not familiar with the franchise might think that it's just about aliens hunting humans. I've said this before and I'll say it again - there's more to The Predator than that. I don't want to sound too much of a fan, but there's a lot that's happening in these movies including strategy, challenge, and survival.
If you’re just starting out on your Predator binge-watching, you might be wondering where to begin. Like with Marvel movies, I had to watch all the movies in both release and chronological order because I wanted to make more sense out of them. It’s the same with The Predator for me. Right now, you can watch these movies on several platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, DIRECTV, and many more. However, I’m not sure if there’s one platform that has all the movies in one place.
So, without further ado, let me share with you the chronological order and the release order of the Predator movies, so you can decide which way you want to watch them.
The Predator Franchise Chronological Order
When we say chronological order, we’re talking about watching the movies based on the timeline of events within the Predator universe, not the order in which they were released. This means starting with the earliest point in history when the Predators first encountered humans and then following the story as it progresses over time. This is the best order you can follow so you get to see how the Predators have been hunting on Earth for centuries, how their tactics and technology evolve, and how humans slowly become more aware of their existence.
- Prey (2022)
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Alien vs. Predator (2004)
- Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
- Predators (2010)
- The Predator (2018)
As you may have noticed, the latest movie goes first because it’s a prequel to the entire franchise. The best part about this movie is that it also offers Comanche-language dub, similar to how some Spanish TV shows provide a realistic experience by staying true to their cultural and historical settings.
The Predator Franchise Release Order
The release order is the most straightforward way to watch the Predator movies. This is the order in which they originally came out in theaters, so if you want to experience the franchise the way audiences did over the years, this is the way to go. Still, all these movies can be watched easily on several streaming services, as we mentioned earlier, like Netflix, Planet DISH, Amazon Prime Video. DIRECTV, and more.
- Predator (1987)
- Predator 2 (1990)
- Alien vs Predator (2004)
- Alien vs Predator 2 (2007)
- Predators (2010)
- The Predator (2018)
- Prey (2022)
The Bottom Line
I’ve watched the entire franchise in both orders – the chronological and the release date. I must say there’s a massive difference, especially if you really want to understand the story. If you’ve followed the franchise, you have likely watched the release order already, so all you have to do is give the chronological order a try to get a better understanding of the plot. Happy watching!
