How to Watch Predator in Order
To watch Predator, start with Predator.
Watch Predator in release order for a first viewing — start with Predator (1987). There are 6 films, released between 1987–2025. That is 10.6 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.8 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 6 watched- 1Predator1987Essential107m
- 2Predator 21990108m
- 3Predators2010107m
- 4The Predator2018107m
- 5Prey2022100m
- 6Predator: Badlands2025107m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Predator: Badlands20257.8
- 2Prey20227.7
- 3Predator19877.6
- 4Predator 219906.3
- 5Predators20106.3
- 6The Predator20185.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Predator?
For a first viewing, watch Predator in release order, starting with Predator (1987) and ending with Predator: Badlands (2025). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Predator films are there?
There are 6 Predator films.
Can I skip any Predator films?
1 of the 6 films carry the main story: Predator. The other 5 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Predator?
Start with Predator, released in 1987. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Predator?
Watching every Predator film takes 10.6 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.8 hours.