Prey (2022)

Kernel Score: 87% · 7,549 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Thriller, Action, Science Fiction

Released: 2022-08-02

Runtime: 100 minutes

Is Prey worth watching?

Must-watch. A lean, clever Predator prequel set among the Comanche in 1719, with a sharp heroine and a simple hunt. It's one of the best entries in the series since the original.

Watch it if you

  • like survival thrillers
  • enjoy creature features
  • want a short, focused action film

Skip it if you

  • dislike gore
  • want a long, talky story

Best for: Action night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Prey

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.

Prey parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Prey is an R-rated action-thriller in which a Comanche warrior fights an alien predator, featuring graphic violence including decapitation.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic violence includes decapitation, animal attacks, severed limbs, and human-vs-alien combat throughout.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Prey

If you liked Prey, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Predator (1987) — 85%: The original hunt, tough and tense.
  • Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) — 88%: Another strong, stylish entry in the series.
  • The Revenant (2015) — 84%: Brutal frontier survival.
  • Predator: Badlands (2025) — 87%: A newer Predator story with a fresh angle.
  • Aliens (1986) — 94%: Sci-fi action against a deadly alien enemy.
  • Mad Max 2 (1981) — 84%: A harsh, lean chase in a ruined world.

Director

Dan Trachtenberg

Cast

  • Amber Midthunder as Naru
  • Dakota Beavers as Taabe
  • Michelle Thrush as Aruka
  • Stormee Kipp as Wasape
  • Julian Black Antelope as Chief Kehetu
  • Dane DiLiegro as Predator
  • Stefany Mathias as Sumu (Chief Wife)
  • Bennett Taylor as Raphael
  • Mike Paterson as Big Beard
  • Nelson Leis as Waxed Mustache

Prey FAQ

Is Prey worth watching?

Must-watch. A lean, clever Predator prequel set among the Comanche in 1719, with a sharp heroine and a simple hunt. It's one of the best entries in the series since the original.

Where can I watch Prey?

In the US you can stream Prey on Hulu.

Is Prey OK for kids?

Prey is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Prey is an R-rated action-thriller in which a Comanche warrior fights an alien predator, featuring graphic violence including decapitation.

What movies are like Prey?

If you liked Prey, try Predator, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Revenant and Predator: Badlands.