Top 10 Predator Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: This film introduces the iconic alien hunter known as the Predator, who comes to Earth to hunt the ultimate prey: humans. Arnold Schwarzenegger leads a team of commandos against this formidable foe in a jungle setting, making it a classic in the genre.

Fact: The Predator's famous thermal vision was inspired by the heat vision in the movie "The Terminator." Also, Jean-Claude Van Damme was originally cast as the Predator but was replaced due to his height and the costume's impracticality.

Description: Set in a futuristic, crime-ridden Los Angeles, this sequel shifts the hunting ground from the jungle to the urban jungle. Danny Glover plays a detective who becomes the next target of the Predator, now hunting in the city.

Fact: The film was originally set to take place in New York, but due to budget constraints, it was moved to Los Angeles. Also, the character of the Jamaican drug lord, King Willie, was inspired by real-life drug lords in LA.

Description: While not featuring aliens, this film tells the true story of two man-eating lions in Africa, known as "The Ghost" and "The Darkness," who terrorize a railroad construction site, making them real-life predators.

Fact: The film was based on the book "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo" by John Henry Patterson, who also appears in the movie. The lions' skins are now on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: After their plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, a billionaire, a photographer, and a model must survive not only the elements but also a man-eating bear. This film explores human survival against a natural predator.

Fact: The film was inspired by a short story by M. L. Stedman. Also, Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins, who star in the film, reportedly had a real-life feud during production, adding to the film's tension.

Description: This crossover event pits the Xenomorphs against the Predators in a small Colorado town. The film explores the aftermath of a Predator ship crash-landing, unleashing both species on the unsuspecting populace.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, to stand in for Colorado. Also, the original script had a much darker ending, but it was changed to provide a more hopeful conclusion.

Description: A group of elite warriors from various backgrounds find themselves on an alien planet, where they are hunted by Predators for sport. This film expands the universe by introducing different types of Predators.

Fact: Robert Rodriguez, who wrote the original script, was initially set to direct but ended up producing due to scheduling conflicts. Also, the film features a cameo by Danny Trejo as Cuchillo, a character from Rodriguez's "Machete."

Description: An Australian thriller where a group of tourists are stranded on a small island in a river, hunted by a giant saltwater crocodile. This film showcases a different kind of predator, one that's very real and terrifying.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia's Northern Territory, and the crocodile was created using both animatronics and CGI. Also, the director, Greg McLean, is known for his horror-thriller "Wolf Creek."

Description: A new chapter in the Predator saga, this film follows a group of soldiers and a scientist as they uncover a new breed of Predator, leading to a battle for survival on Earth and in space.

Fact: Shane Black, who played Hawkins in the original "Predator," directed this installment. Also, the film features a cameo by the original Predator actor, Kevin Peter Hall, through archival footage.

Description: Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, "Prey" follows a young warrior named Naru who must protect her tribe from a Predator. This prequel offers a fresh take on the franchise with a focus on survival and cultural authenticity.

Fact: "Prey" is the first film in the Predator series to be released directly on a streaming platform, Hulu. It also received praise for its cultural representation and the use of the Comanche language.

Description: This film brings together two iconic sci-fi franchises, setting the stage for a battle royale in an ancient pyramid beneath Antarctica, where humans are caught in the crossfire.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to fan demand. Also, the pyramid's design was inspired by Mayan and Aztec architecture.