To celebrate its digital release today, ComingSoon is excited to debut a Primate behind-the-scenes clip from Paramount’s chimpanzee horror movie. The video focuses on how actor Miguel Torres Umba played Ben and wore prosthetics in order for the role to be shot practically rather than via motion capture. Now available to rent or own digitally, it will also be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 21, 2026.
“Lucy’s tropical island homecoming was supposed to be beaches and best friends—not a fight for her life. When her family’s exceptionally clever chimp spirals into a savage, rabid frenzy, the night explodes into terrifying chaos,” reads the official synopsis. “With her father away and no help coming, paradise becomes a prison as Lucy and her friends fight to survive a deadly predator they once trusted.”
Check out the exclusive Primate clip below:
What bonus features are included in the Primate home release?
isted below are the bonus features included in its home video release:
- Commentary by Director Johannes Roberts and Producer Walter Hamada
- Featurettes:
- Primal Terror: Directing Primate – A behind-the-scenes look at how Johannes Roberts and his team evolved a chilling original story concept into a full-blown cinematic nightmare thrill-ride.
- New Blood: The Faces of Primate – Meet the fresh new talents leading Primate’s cast, along with Oscar winner Troy Kotsur, as they share their journey into the heart of horror and what it took to survive the madness.
- Creating Ben – A deep dive into the physical performance and practical effects behind the chilling chimpanzee central to Primate, Ben.
- Designing Paradise – Exploring the immersive, multi-storied set built on a London soundstage doubling as a tropical Hawaiian villa.
The movie was directed by Roberts, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ernest Riera. The cast includes Oscar winner Troy Kotsur (CODA), Johnny Sequoyah (Dexter: New Blood), Jessica Alexander (The Little Mermaid), Victoria Wyant (Foundation), Gia Hunter (Chloe), Benjamin Cheng, Charlie Mann (Lazarus), Tienne Simon (All the Devils Are Here), and Miguel Torres Umba (Institute). The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Fantastic Fest.
