Predator Timeline ( Real )

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June 12, 1987

Release of 'Predator' Film

The original 'Predator' film, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, premiered, launching the Predator franchise.

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November 21, 1990

Release of 'Predator 2' Film

The sequel to the original film, 'Predator 2', directed by Stephen Hopkins, hit theaters expanding the franchise.

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July 9, 2010

Release of 'Predators' Film

The film 'Predators', directed by Nimród Antal, was released, injecting new life into the franchise.

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September 14, 2018

Release of 'The Predator' Film

The fourth installment of the Predator film series, titled 'The Predator', was released, directed by Shane Black who acted in the original film.

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August 5, 2022

Release of 'Prey' Film

The prequel 'Prey' was released, presenting a new storyline set in the early 18th century, directed by Dan Trachtenberg.

Predator Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 1st century CE

First Predator Hunt on Earth

The Predator species conducts its initial sanctioned hunt on Earth, approximately 2,000 years ago, targeting human warriors as a test of their hunting prowess.

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circa 1500 CE

Battle at the Lost City

A Predator chooses the Amazon as a hunting ground, encountering native tribes skilled in combat, documented in an ancient stone carving.

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10 August 1987

Dutch's Encounter in Central America

Special forces operative Dutch and his team face their first known encounter with the Predator in the Central American jungle, surviving a deadly hunt during a rescue mission.

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July 1997

Predator 2 - Los Angeles Hunting Season

A Predator hunts in urban Los Angeles during a heatwave, targeting gangs and law enforcement, leading to a violent confrontation with Detective Mike Harrigan.

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Late 21st century

Pauline's Predators Game Event

A group of experienced warriors and mercenaries are abducted and taken to an alien game preserve planet, where they are hunted by Predators for sport.

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Approximate future date - 22nd century

Predators Species Self-Reflection

Predators debate the code of honor and practice of hunting lesser-developed species, showing signs of internal cultural evolution.

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Early 22nd century

Dutch Returns To Rescue Lost Soldiers

Dutch returns to cease the kidnapping of humans by rogue Predators and prevent their continued hunting games.