[TRAILER]: Paramount Unleashes the Official Trailer for ‘PRIMATE’ – A Savage New Horror Arriving in January 2026

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com

Paramount Pictures is setting the stage for the first major horror event of 2026 with the release of the brand-new trailer for PRIMATE, a chilling, visceral tale of survival that will hit theaters exclusively on January 9, 2026.

From acclaimed filmmaker Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City) comes a brutal new chapter in contemporary horror. PRIMATE follows a group of friends whose tropical getaway takes a nightmarish turn when they find themselves hunted and forced into a deadly struggle against the most primal of forces.

What begins as a carefree escape quickly devolves into a battle for survival — one that will test their instincts, loyalty, and humanity itself.

PRIMATE is backed by a formidable production team, with Vicki Dee Rock, Nathan Samdahl, Johannes Roberts, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary serving as executive producers. The film is produced by Walter Hamada, John Hodges, and Bradley Pilz, with a screenplay co-written by Roberts and Ernest Riera.

At the helm is Roberts himself, whose knack for crafting tension and terror is on full display once again, promising audiences an unrelenting and immersive theatrical experience.

The film’s ensemble features a mix of breakout talent and award-winning performers, including Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann, and Tienne Simon. Together, they bring heart, grit, and humanity to a story that strips its characters down to their most essential instincts.

With its pulse-pounding premise, striking cast, and the vision of one of horror’s most relentless directors, PRIMATE is poised to be a must-see theatrical event for genre fans. Get ready to confront the beast within — PRIMATE roars into Theaters January 9, 2026