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Movies Confirmed 6.8

Hungry

"This hippo isn't playing games."

June 3, 2026 1h 33m James Nunn
Horror Thriller
6.8
309 votes
1h 33m
Runtime
13
Popularity
Released 138 days ago — June 3, 2026

About

A group of holidaymakers must fight for their lives against a rampaging hippo on the loose after becoming lost in the Louisiana swamplands.

Cast

Madison Davenport
Madison Davenport
Sistine
Tracey Bonner
Tracey Bonner
Dionne
Joaquim de Almeida
Joaquim de Almeida
Walker
Michel Curiel
Michel Curiel
Rodrigo
Samantha Coughlan
Samantha Coughlan
Sally
Olivia Bernstone
Olivia Bernstone
Hannah
Jim Meskimen
Jim Meskimen
Tim
River Codack
River Codack
Mikey
Joe Azzopardi
Joe Azzopardi
Captain James
Matthew Charlery-Smith
Jazz Singer
Maxime Durand
Maxime Durand
Gator Joe's tour guide (uncredited)

Trailer

Release Date
June 3, 2026
Status
Confirmed
Director
James Nunn
Platform / Region
Cinema
Production
Signature Entertainment
Language
English

Details

TMDB Status
Released
Writers
James Nunn
Producers
Ben Jacques, Marc Goldberg, Sarah Gabriel
Composer
Austin Wintory
Cinematography
Job Reineke
Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish

Release Dates by Region

  • United States · Limited: June 3, 2026
  • United States · Digital: June 23, 2026

Where to Watch

United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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About This Release

The upcoming horror thriller film titled Hungry is officially set for its theatrical debut on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This intense creature feature promises a gripping experience as it follows a group of holidaymakers who find themselves hopelessly lost in the dangerous Louisiana swamplands. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, they must fight for their lives against a rampaging, deadly animal that is terrorizing the area.

Directed and written by James Nunn, the production brings a high-stakes survival thriller atmosphere to the screen. The film is backed by producers Ben Jacques, Marc Goldberg, and Sarah Gabriel, with a musical score composed by Austin Wintory and cinematography captured by Job Reineke. Produced by Signature Entertainment, this United States production features dialogue in both English and Spanish and maintains a total runtime of 1h 33m.

The cast of Hungry features Madison Davenport as Sistine, Tracey Bonner as Dionne, and Joaquim de Almeida as Walker. They are joined by a talented ensemble including Michel Curiel, Samantha Coughlan, Olivia Bernstone, Jim Meskimen, River Codack, Joe Azzopardi, and Matthew Charlery-Smith. The film centers on the terrifying threat of a hippopotamus loose in the wilderness, emphasizing the swamp setting as a primary antagonist for the characters.

Regarding its reception and availability, the film has garnered a user rating of 6.837/10 based on 309 votes on TMDB, where it holds a popularity score of 12.7938. Following its initial limited cinema release, the movie will be available for digital purchase and rental starting June 23, 2026. Viewers in the United States can access the title on platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

Audiences looking for a tense creature feature should prepare for a fast-paced narrative that leans heavily into the survival thriller subgenre. With the focus on a hippo on the loose, the film utilizes its unique setting to build suspense and dread. Fans of animal-based horror will likely appreciate the focus on the Louisiana wilderness, which serves as a claustrophobic backdrop for the characters' desperate struggle to survive the rampage.

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