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Synopsis

A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.

Cast

  • Troy Kotsur
  • Johnny Sequoyah
  • Kevin McNally
  • Jessica Alexander
  • Kae Alexander
  • Victoria Wyant
  • Gia Hunter
  • Charlie Mann
  • Miguel Torres Umba
  • Benjamin Cheng
Moviegoers are saying
This rabies-infected chimpanzee horror flick splits audiences down the middle, with viewers either embracing its 'Cujo meets pet ownership gone wrong' premise or finding it too depressing to stomach. The film's grotesque tragedy unfolds in a futuristic 2026 setting where families still keep chimps as pets, leading to predictably horrific consequences that left many questioning both the ethics and entertainment value.
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Heart-Pounding
Nightmare-Fuel
Leave-Kids-Home
Creature-Feature
Tragic-Terror
Adrenaline-Rush
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Metacritic

79
Jan 9, 2026

Roberts wraps his audience around his finger and then points us in the direction of gruesome, darkly humorous devilry.

Metacritic review by William Bibbiani
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
60
Jan 9, 2026

Primate is often a blunt instrument, but these set pieces exude a little elegance in their sustained dread.

Tim Grierson
Screen Daily
50
Jan 9, 2026

Sure, the jump-scares are wild; the beatings are bananas; and at a certain point, you have to laugh. But Ben deserved better than a cage so primitive and a better owner might’ve really let him run free.

Alison Foreman
IndieWire

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Primate (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Primate (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 29min long.
What's Primate (2026) about?
A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
Who's the cast of Primate (2026)?
  • Troy Kotsur
  • Johnny Sequoyah
  • Kevin McNally
  • Jessica Alexander
  • Kae Alexander
  • Victoria Wyant
  • Gia Hunter
  • Charlie Mann as Drew
  • Miguel Torres Umba as Ben
  • Benjamin Cheng
Who's the director behind Primate (2026)?
Johannes Roberts directed Primate (2026).
Who produced Primate (2026)?
Walter Hamada, John Hodges and Bradley Pilz produced Primate (2026).