The Complete Predator Saga in Release Order
The Predator franchise began with the 1987 film Predator directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film grossed $98 million worldwide against a $15 million budget and established the core mythology of the extraterrestrial hunter species. The sequel Predator 2 followed in 1990, directed by Stephen Hopkins and set in Los Angeles, earning $57 million globally.
The Expanded Universe and Crossover Films
The franchise expanded significantly with the 2010 crossover film Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, directed by the Brothers Strause. This was followed by The Predator in 2018, directed by Shane Black and starring Boyd Holbrook, which underperformed at the box office with $160 million worldwide against a $68 million budget. The most recent entry, Prey, premiered on Hulu in 2022 and is set in the Comanche Nation 300 years before the original film, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Upcoming Projects and Franchise Future
Disney's 20th Century Studios has multiple Predator projects in development, including a new film directed by Dan Trachtenberg following the success of Prey. The franchise generated an estimated $2 billion in cumulative box office revenue across all theatrical releases. The Predator IP remains one of the most valuable sci-fi horror properties, with the original 1987 film consistently ranking among the highest-grossing R-rated films adjusted for inflation.