Paramount Pictures has officially announced Primate, a chilling new survival horror film set to hit theaters on January 9, 2026, with its theatrical window running until April 10, 2026. Directed by Johannes Roberts, known for his work on 47 Meters Down and The Strangers: Prey at Night, this upcoming release promises to be a pulse-pounding blend of psychological horror and raw human survival instincts.
The film’s synopsis teases a nightmare hidden beneath paradise: a group of friends embark on what should be the perfect tropical getaway, only for their trip to turn into a horrifying descent into chaos and primal fear. As danger mounts, their fight for survival exposes not only external threats but also the darker sides of human nature.
Primate stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, and Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur, alongside Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, and Tienne Simon. The ensemble cast brings a mix of fresh energy and seasoned talent, setting the stage for a character-driven thriller that explores both physical and emotional endurance.
Behind the camera, the production is led by Walter Hamada, John Hodges, and Bradley Pilz, with executive producers Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary. With Roberts at the helm and Hamada’s horror pedigree backing the project, Primate is poised to deliver the kind of high-stakes, atmospheric storytelling that modern audiences crave.
While details about the plot remain under wraps, early buzz within industry circles suggests Primate will combine survival horror with creature elements and psychological tension, tapping into the fear of isolation and the breakdown of civilization when nature turns against humanity.
As of now, Primate has yet to be released, and no official trailer or stills have been shared. But based on the talent involved and Paramount’s confidence in its release slate, this could be one of 2026’s first major horror hits, a visceral, nerve-shredding story that turns paradise into pure nightmare.
