The Predator franchise stands as one of the most iconic blends of sci-fi action and survival horror in modern cinema. First introduced in 1987, the Predator is a highly advanced alien hunter driven by one code: the hunt is sacred, and only the strongest prey is worthy.
Across jungles, cities, future battlefields, and even alien worlds, the franchise explores encounters between humanity and a species that sees war as sport. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s original showdown to expanded lore in comics, games, and sequels, the Predator universe continues to evolve while maintaining its core identity—intelligent, brutal, and relentless hunting.
This hub serves as a central archive for the Predator franchise, featuring reviews, rankings, lore breakdowns, character analysis, and coverage of every major film, game, and expanded universe story.
Films
- 1987
- Predator - An elite paramilitary rescue team on a mission to save hostages in a Central American rainforest, encounter a deadly alien, a skilled and technologically advanced extraterrestrial that stalks and hunts his team down.
- 1990
- Predator 2 - Focuses on a disgruntled police detective and his allies battling a malevolent and technologically advanced extraterrestrial.
- 2010
- Predators - The plot follows a group of proficient killers who have been abducted and placed on a planet inhabited by extraterrestrial trophy hunters, leading them to try to survive and look for a way back to Earth.
- 2018
- The Predator - The film follows a group of PTSD soldiers who must fight off an invading pair of Predators.
- 2022
- Prey - The story follows a Comanche Nation warrior named Naru, who protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien predator.
- 2025
- Predator: Killer of Killers -
- Predator: Badlands -
Books & Comics
- 1987
- Predator - "Dutch" Schaefer heads an elite CIA paramilitary rescue team chosen for a simple, one-day job in the Central American highlands. But there's another kind of hunt going on in the jungle, and one by one Schaefer's men are picked off by an unseen predator.
- 1990
- Predator 2 - The story follows a disgruntled police detective battling a malevolent and technologically advanced extraterrestrial in the streets of Los Angeles.
- 1993
- Batman vs. Predator - As the Predator hunts the city’s strongest warriors, Batman must face his most brutal and relentless opponent yet.
- 1995
- Predator: Concrete Jungle - NYPD detective Schaefer—brother of Dutch from the original film—faces a deadly alien hunter stalking the city, uncovering government secrets and battling both human corruption and extraterrestrial terror.
- 1997
- Predator vs. Judge Dredd - When a Predator arrives in the crime-ridden city, it begins hunting the Judges, drawing Dredd into a deadly confrontation.
- 1998
- Batman vs. Predator III: Blood Ties - Batman and Robin face a third Predator invasion as Gotham erupts in gang warfare.
- 2017
- Predator: If It Bleeds - The book contains 16 short stories all concerning the interactions between humanity and the Yautja.
- 2018
- The Predator - It follows a group of PTSD-afflicted soldiers and a scientist who must team up to fight off an invading pair of Predators and discover their plans for humankind.
- 2022
- Predator: Eyes of the Demon - This anthology explores multiple Predator hunts across different eras and locations. Warriors, soldiers, criminals, and survivors find themselves pursued by deadly Yautja hunters, with each story revealing new perspectives on honor, survival, and the Predator mythology.
- 2024
- Predator versus Wolverine - Spanning decades of Wolverine's life, a relentless Predator targets the mutant warrior as the ultimate prey. From the wilderness of Canada to global battlefields, their brutal rivalry becomes a bloody contest between hunter and survivor.
- 2025
- Predator versus Black Panther - When Predators set their sights on Wakanda's vibranium resources, Black Panther must defend his nation from an elite hunting party. Advanced technology, royal duty, and Yautja honor collide in a battle for Wakanda's future.
At its core, Predator is about survival against an enemy that is stronger, smarter, and always one step ahead. It’s not just about combat—it’s about strategy, instinct, and whether humanity can outthink a perfect hunter.
As this hub expands, it will continue to cover every corner of the Predator universe, from classic films to new interpretations and expanded lore. Whether you’re revisiting the original hunt or exploring new battlegrounds, this archive is your guide to the ultimate interstellar predator.
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