We rank every Predator movie, from the 1987 original to the latest entry, Predator: Badlands starring Elle Fanning.

The “Predator” franchise receives an unexpected blast of fun — and a healthy dose of humor — in “Predator: Badlands,” one of the year’s most thrilling, lively action movies. Surprised?

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Dan Trachtenberg's new entry in the franchise knows the movies' success runs much deeper than the predator itself.

The humanoid creature has been on the big screen since 1987. With “Predator: Badlands” in theaters, here’s the back story on the franchise.

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From the 1987 original to the latest Marvel comics run, here's how to watch and read the Predator series ahead of Predator: Badlands.

The latest entry in the “Predator” series isn’t a game changer so much as a change-up, showing a wry humor and making the predator of the tile – replete with that freaky maw – the de facto protagonist.