when does primate come out

The horror movie Primate is scheduled to come out in theaters on January 9, 2026, in the United States.

Quick Scoop

• Primate is a natural horror movie about a killer chimpanzee, directed by Johannes Roberts.

• It had its festival premiere at Fantastic Fest in September 2025 before its wide theatrical release.

• The nationwide U.S. release date currently listed by major movie sites and the studio’s marketing is Friday, January 9, 2026.

Extra Context

• The film is being released by Paramount Pictures and is positioned as a theater-only horror event, not a streaming-first release.

• Cast members like Johnny Sequoyah and Troy Kotsur have promoted it as a gory, practical-effects-heavy “killer chimp” movie, which has helped it trend in horror forums and festival coverage going into 2026.

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