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A Beginner’s Guide to the Predator Franchise

The Fantasy Review‘s beginner’s guide to the Predator Franchise.

The Predator franchise has been a popular series of science fiction, horror movies since the release of Predator in 1987. Many see this original as an all-time classic movie, and for good reason!

Overview

The Predator franchise focuses on a species of extraterrestrial hunters, known as Predators, who come into contact with, and hunt, people.

Which Movies to Watch First

Definitely start with original film, Predator (1987). Follow Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leader of a team of commandos who are hunted by a Predator in the jungle – you will already know some iconic lines! After that, watch the rest in release date order.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Predator Franchise

However, you can start with The Predator (2018), if you’d rather, as it doesn’t require you to have seen any of the other movies.

Movies (Release Date Order)

  • Predator (1987)
  • Predator 2 (1990)
  • Alien vs. Predator (2004)
  • Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
  • Predators (2010)
  • The Predator (2018)
  • Prey (2022)

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