Primate – Jan 22

PRIMATE swings onto the big screen January 22, 2026, a tense and primal new entry into the natural horror genre that taps into our deepest survival instincts. Directed and co written by Johannes Roberts (47 METERS DOWN), the film promises a stripped back, high pressure experience that blends family drama with escalating terror. Known for his knack for contained thrillers, Roberts once again places ordinary characters in an extraordinary nightmare, where instinct and intelligence are the only tools for survival.

Plot: After returning home to Hawaii for summer break, Lucy is reunited with her father Adam, sister Erin and their pet chimpanzee Ben. Lucy and her friends Kate, Hannah and Kate’s older brother Nick decide to throw a pool party to take advantage of an empty house after Lucy’s father is called away for work.

Unbeknownst to them, Ben is bitten by a rabid animal, and the gentle chimpanzee they once knew is no more. The group is forced to barricade themselves in the pool, but with no means of calling for help, they must work together to figure out how to outsmart the now ferocious Ben and survive their ordeal.

Johnny Sequoyah takes on the central role of Lucy, best known for her breakout performance in Alfonso Cuarón’s sci fi drama Believe, and Dexter. Jessica Alexander portrays Hannah, and is widely recognised for her roles in genre television and film, including the psychological thriller Glasshouse and The Little Mermaid live action adaptation. Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur plays Adam, Lucy’s father. Kotsur made history with his Oscar winning performance in CODA and has also appeared in The Mandalorian and Echo, further cementing his presence across both film and television.

Adding a chilling surprise for fans, horror icon Stephen King appears in an uncredited cameo, a fun nod for genre lovers that quietly reinforces PRIMATE’s horror pedigree and connection to classic survival storytelling.

Face your fears on the big screen when PRIMATE hits cinemas January 22. A relentless survival horror packed with tension, primal terror and edge of your seat suspense, best experienced in cinemas.