What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPrey
Dan Trachtenberg · Film · 2022
If you loved Prey, start with Primal (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Prey across media.
What hooked you in Prey was the visceral thrill of watching an underdog outsmart a superior force through ingenuity and grit.
Books on the same thread
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir · Book · 2021
Explores: Amnesia, Planetary Survival, Xenobiology.
Much like Naru’s solitary battle in Prey, this story centers on a lone protagonist using scientific prowess and sheer determination to survive against impossible, extraterrestrial odds in deep space.
A Blood Moon
Morr Meroz · Book
Shares a thread with Prey: survival.
This survival tale mirrors the intense predator-prey dynamics of Prey, focusing on the raw instinct and coming-of-age challenges faced by creatures navigating a dangerous and unforgiving natural landscape.
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Explores: authoritarianism, class inequality, spectacle of violence.
The high-stakes fight for survival against a lethal system in this book echoes the desperate, tactical struggle Naru faces against the advanced hunter throughout the events of Prey.
Predator: Eyes of the Demon
Scott Sigler, Stephen Graham Jones, Kim May, Tim Lebbon, Linda D. Addison, Robert Greenberger, Yvonne Navarro, Joshua Pruett, Jonathan Maberry, Ammar Habib, Michael Kogge, Peter Briggs, A. R. Redington, Gini Koch · Book · 2022
Explores: Apex predator encounters, Survival horror, Extraterrestrial hunting.
If the thrill of the hunt in Prey was your favorite aspect, these stories offer a deeper, more varied exploration of the Yautja and their terrifying, tactical prowess.
Series on the same thread
Primal
Genndy Tartakovsky · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Prey: Survival.
Like the bond Naru forms while navigating a hostile wilderness in Prey, this animation captures the brutal, primal necessity of an unlikely alliance to survive a lethal environment.
Andor
Tony Gilroy · Series · 2022
Explores: Rebellion, Underdog Story, Dystopian Society.
This series captures the same underdog spirit found in Prey, following a character who must rely on cunning and rebellion to survive against a technologically superior, oppressive force.
The Hunt
Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Prey: Survival.
The focus on strategic hunting methods in this documentary series provides a real-world context for the high-tension, cat-and-mouse games that define the survival action within Prey.
Reservation Dogs
Taika Waititi · Series · 2021
Explores: Indigenous identity, small-town life, teenage friendship.
This series offers a grounded, modern look at the Indigenous experience, capturing the same themes of identity and resilience that anchor Naru’s journey as a warrior in Prey.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
This podcast explores the terrifying reality of apex predators, providing a fascinating, non-fiction look at the biological survival instincts that made the alien hunter in Prey so dangerous.
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
Much like the analytical mind Naru uses to decode the hunter’s tactics in Prey, this show provides the critical thinking tools needed to navigate complex and overwhelming environments.
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Common questions
Is Prey a film about a Comanche warrior?
Yes, Prey follows the story of a fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior named Naru. She sets out to protect her people when danger threatens their camp, eventually finding herself stalking a highly evolved alien predator equipped with a technically advanced arsenal.
What kind of threat does Naru face in Prey?
In Prey, Naru faces a highly evolved alien predator. This creature possesses a technically advanced arsenal, which poses a significant challenge as Naru attempts to protect her people from the danger threatening their camp.
Does Naru protect her people in Prey?
Yes, the plot of Prey centers on the fierce Comanche warrior Naru as she sets out to protect her camp. Her efforts are complicated by the arrival of a highly evolved alien predator that stalks the area with a technically advanced arsenal.
Is the predator in Prey technologically advanced?
Yes, the predator featured in Prey is described as highly evolved and utilizes a technically advanced arsenal. Naru must contend with this superior weaponry while attempting to protect her people from the danger that threatens their camp.