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Prey (2022 film)

Prey is a 2022 American science fiction action horror film directed by Dan Trachtenberg.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Prey is a 2022 American science fiction action horror film directed by Dan Trachtenberg. It is a prequel to Predator (1987) and follows a young Comanche woman, Naru, as she tries to prove herself as a hunter while facing an alien Predator in 1719. The film is the fifth installment in the Predator franchise.

Plot

The film follows Naru, a young Comanche woman who wants to prove herself as a hunter. She must protect her people when a Predator begins hunting humans in their territory.

Production

Prey was directed by Dan Trachtenberg from a screenplay by Patrick Aison. It was developed as a story set earlier in the Predator timeline.

Setting and franchise position

The film is set in 1719 in the Northern Great Plains and is presented as a prequel to Predator (1987). It is the fifth film in the Predator franchise.

Release and distribution

Prey was released in 2022 and streamed on Hulu in the United States. It has also been associated with Disney's broader distribution through the Fox/20th Century Studios library. Prey is available to Canadian audiences through Disney's broader streaming ecosystem.

Key facts

  • Prey is the fifth installment in the Predator franchise.
  • The film is set in 1719 in the Northern Great Plains.
  • Its story centres on Naru, a young Comanche woman and aspiring hunter.
  • Naru is portrayed by Amber Midthunder.
  • The film follows her confrontation with a highly evolved alien Predator.
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Canadian context

Prey is available to Canadian audiences through Disney's broader streaming ecosystem, although the film's original Hulu release was specific to the United States.

Frequently asked questions

What is Prey about?
It follows Naru, a young Comanche woman who tries to prove herself as a hunter while protecting her people from a Predator alien in 1719.
Is Prey a prequel to Predator?
Yes. It is a prequel to Predator (1987) and the fifth film in the Predator franchise.
Who directed Prey?
Prey was directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
What year is Prey set in?
Prey is set in 1719.
Who plays the main character in Prey?
Amber Midthunder plays Naru, the film’s main character.
Is Prey streaming on Hulu?
Yes. Prey was released as a Hulu streaming film in the United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prey_(2022_film)
    Supports: Director, franchise position, prequel status, setting, synopsis, main cast
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11866324/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary, setting in 1719, Naru as protagonist
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/prey_2022
    Supports: Director, streaming release date, synopsis
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/prey-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Hulu release context