All 8 Predator Movies Ranked (Including Killer of Killers)

The Predator franchise has kept us hooked for nearly 40 years, delivering a thrilling mix of sci-fi, action, and horror centered on alien hunters stalking humans. From jungles to urban sprawls to ancient landscapes, the Yautja’s deadly pursuits have carved a unique spot in cinema.

Spanning eight films, including stand-alone stories and crossovers, the series has its share of hits and misses. I’ve ranked all eight, starting with the weakest and building to the absolute best, based on their quality and impact.

8. Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)

This crossover, directed by the Strause Brothers, drops a ‘Predalien’ hybrid into a small Colorado town after a Predator ship crashes. A lone Predator, Wolf, hunts the chaos, but the film feels messy with murky visuals.

The human characters lack depth, and the action, though bloody, is hard to follow. Cool creature effects can’t save the weak plot. I wanted to cheer for Wolf, but the jumbled story left me cold.

7. The Predator (2018)

Shane Black’s attempt to refresh the series follows a soldier who stumbles on Predator tech, drawing upgraded Yautja to Earth. His autistic son becomes a target, and a team, including Olivia Munn and Boyd Holbrook, fights back.

The cast has spark, but the story feels chaotic with a rushed final act. Black’s humor adds flair, but the mix of sci-fi and suburbia doesn’t click. I liked the team’s banter, yet the plot felt overstuffed.

6. Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Paul W.S. Anderson’s crossover pits Predators against Xenomorphs in an Antarctic pyramid, with Sanaa Lathan’s human character caught in the middle. The PG-13 rating tames the gore, which weakens the film’s edge.

The idea of ancient Predator-Xenomorph battles is exciting, but the story lacks bite. The icy setting looks sharp, but it needed more intensity. I enjoyed the cosmic war vibe, though it felt too polished.

5. Predator 2 (1990)

Stephen Hopkins’ sequel moves the hunt to Los Angeles, where Danny Glover’s cop battles a Predator amid gang wars. The urban setting feels fresh, with intense action and a chilling Yautja trophy room.

Glover’s gritty performance carries the film, but it misses the original’s raw energy. The pacing sags at times. I loved the city-as-hunting-ground idea, but it doesn’t hit the same high as the first.

4. Predators (2010)

Nimród Antal’s film drops a group of killers, led by Adrien Brody, onto an alien planet used as a Predator hunting ground. With Laurence Fishburne and Walton Goggins, the cast shines in this survival story.

New Predator designs and a jungle vibe echo the original, but the ending feels flat. The eerie atmosphere keeps it gripping. I found the humans-as-prey concept thrilling, even if the characters needed more depth.

3. Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)

This animated anthology, directed by Dan Trachtenberg, tells three tales of Yautja hunts in Viking Scandinavia, feudal Japan, and World War II. Voiced by Lindsay LaVanchy, Rick Gonzalez, Louis Ozawa Changchien, and Michael Biehn, it delivers brutal action.

The animation is vivid, blending gore with stunning visuals. A final arena fight ties the stories together, expanding the lore. I was gripped by the Viking hunt’s ferocity and the clever WWII dogfight.

2. Prey (2022)

Dan Trachtenberg’s prequel follows Comanche warrior Naru, played by Amber Midthunder, facing a Feral Predator in 1719. Set in the Great Plains, it blends tense hunts with gorgeous visuals. Naru’s journey to prove herself feels fresh.

The Comanche dub adds authenticity, and the simple story recaptures the franchise’s roots. I was hooked by Naru’s clever traps and the Predator’s raw menace. It’s a bold, thrilling return to form.

1. Predator (1987)

John McTiernan’s classic stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dutch, leading commandos, including Carl Weathers and Jesse Ventura, into a jungle where a cloaked Yautja, played by Kevin Peter Hall, hunts them. It blends action, horror, and sci-fi perfectly.

Stan Winston’s creature design and Alan Silvestri’s score crank up the tension. Dutch’s muddy, wits-driven showdown is legendary. I still get goosebumps hearing Arnie’s ‘Get to the choppa!’—it’s the franchise’s peak.