The Predator is a fictional extraterrestrial species featured in the Predator science-fiction franchise, characterized by its trophy hunting of other species for sport. First introduced in 1987 as the main antagonist of the film Predator, the Predator creatures returned in the sequels Predator 2, Predators and The Predator and the crossover films Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.