Primate Film Surges Towards Box Office Domination

Paramount's survival horror film, Primate, is experiencing significant box office success, having grossed $18.2 million worldwide in its second weekend. This performance positions it as the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far and on track to surpass the earnings of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama Dumb Money. Primate currently trails Dumb Money by approximately $2.5 million globally and is expected to overtake it in the coming days.

The film's impressive run, however, is balanced against its production budget of $21 million. To break even, Primate needs to achieve a global box office total of around $52.5 million, based on a standard 2.5x multiplier. It remains to be seen if the film can reach this profitability threshold during its theatrical run.

Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate follows a group whose vacation turns into a fight for survival against a dangerously violent chimpanzee. The film has received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its suspenseful narrative and intense survival themes.