Paramount has released the official trailer for their upcoming film, Primate.

From Paramount’s horror label 18hz Productions, Primate is directed by Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, The Strangers: Prey at Night, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City).

Here’s the plot synopsis for Primate: “Home from college, Lucy reunites with family including pet chimp Ben. Ben contracts rabies during a pool party and turns aggressive. Lucy and friends barricade in pool, devising ways to survive the vicious chimp.”

The horror movie stars Johnny Sequoyah and Oscar®-winning Troy Kotsur (CODA) in his first horror role.

Johannes Roberts co-wrote the screenplay for Primate with Ernest Riera. The horror movie stars Johnny Sequoyah and Oscar®-winning Troy Kotsur (CODA).

Walter Hamada is producing Primate.

Primate releases in theaters January 9, 2026.