A rogue semiaquatic mammal. A Louisiana swamp. Tourists who clearly didn’t read the Yelp reviews.
Someone greenlit a killer hippo movie and we are completely on board.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
“Hungry,” hitting VOD on June 23, is exactly what it sounds like.
A group of thrill-seeking tourists hop on a riverboat tour through the Louisiana bayou and come face-to-face with a very large, very angry hippopotamus who has absolutely zero interest in being friendly.
Think “Jaws” but make it swamp. Think “Hungry Hungry Hippos” but far more violent than Milton Bradley intended.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
Here’s everything about this early Oscar contender that has us fully invested!
THE PREMISE IS GLORIOUSLY STUPID — IN THE BEST WAY
A group of tourists get lured off the beaten path in the Louisiana swamplands with the promise of an “exclusive adventure.”
Just to reiterate…
An exclusive adventure.
In a Louisiana swamp.
Where a murderous hippopotamus lives.
These people actually paid money for this!
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
THE HIPPO ISN’T EVEN TRYING TO EAT ANYONE
Here’s the best part, according to the trailer: the hippo isn’t actually hungry.
It’s not trying to eat the tourists. It’s just having the time of its life terrorizing a bunch of people who wandered into its bayou.
This hippo is not a predator. It’s just deeply, deeply petty.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
IT’S BASICALLY “HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS” FOR ADULTS
The movie is called “Hungry.” The poster doubles down on the board game reference.
Somewhere, the executives who own the rights to “Hungry Hungry Hippos” are either furious or quietly thrilled.
Either way, this is the gritty reboot nobody asked for and everybody needed.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
IT FOLLOWS A LONG AND PROUD TRADITION OF UNHINGED CREATURE FEATURES
“Lake Placid” gave us a giant crocodile. “Anaconda” gave us JLo running from a snake. “Primate” gave us a rabid chimp with control issues.
And now “Hungry” is here to give hippos their moment in the spotlight.
Honestly? Long overdue. Hippos are the most dangerous large land animal on earth.
Hollywood slept on this for years.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
NOBODY ON THIS BOAT IS MAKING GOOD DECISIONS
The official synopsis describes the tourists as “thrill-seeking,” which is Hollywood code for “these people are going to make every wrong choice possible and we will enjoy every second of it.”
Getting on a small boat. Going off the beaten path. Ignoring obvious warning signs.
Classic. Timeless. We love to see it.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
THIS HIPPO DESERVES ITS OWN FRANCHISE
“Jaws” got four movies. “Anaconda” got too many to count.
If this hippo delivers, there is absolutely no reason it can’t become the next great animal horror icon.
Give the hippo a name. Give the hippo a backstory. Give the hippo a cinematic universe.
We are ready.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
“HUNGRY” DELIVERS THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE LESSON YOU’LL EVER RECEIVE
There comes a time in every person’s life when they look at an adorable hippo and think: I bet that thing loves tummy rubs.
What could possibly go wrong? It’s just a 9,000-pound cutie.
Basically a land seal.
Sounds like premium TikTok content, but the creepy old man in the trailer ominously warns:
“The only cute hippo is a dead hippo.”
Okay, Captain Fun Vacuum, nix the bummer vibes.
“Hungry” stars Dame Judi Dench, Sir Kenneth Branagh, and… absolutely none of those people.
We don’t recognize any of the cast, but honestly, we’re just here for the hippopotamus.
“Hungry” Aura Entertainment (2026)
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