Beware Boiúna Hits Digital November 3
Lionsgate's creature feature Beware Boiúna arrives on digital platforms before its physical home video release later this year.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Horror
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Beware Boiúna, a creature feature in which a medical mission in the Amazon becomes a fight for survival when the predator Boiúna awakens, releases on Digital on November 3, 2026. The film stars Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe, and Logan Marshall-Green and was directed by Mike P. Nelson from a screenplay by Alan McElroy.
Why it matters
The release gives viewers a way to watch the creature feature at home ahead of its physical media debut. Its arrival also brings attention to director Mike P. Nelson, who was announced as directing the next entry in the Saw franchise.
Meagan Navarro's Fantastic Fest review gave Beware Boiúna a 4 out of 5 rating, the only quantitative measure in the extraction. No commercial performance, viewership, or budget figures were disclosed.
The players
Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a major American studio and distributor that released Beware Boiúna for home viewing.
Mike P. Nelson
Mike P. Nelson is a filmmaker who directed Beware Boiúna and was later announced as director of the next Saw franchise entry.
The details
The home video release includes an audio commentary with director Mike P. Nelson, a making-of feature, a location shooting feature, deleted scenes, and a theatrical trailer. The Blu-ray and DVD editions follow on December 15, 2026.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Beware Boiúna releases on Digital.
December 15, 2026: Beware Boiúna releases on Blu-ray and DVD.
Legal Context
Nelson's assignment to direct the next Saw entry places a creature feature from his filmography alongside one of the longest-running horror franchises in recent studio history. The Beware Boiúna home release arrives as his directing work draws wider attention.
Viewers can rent or buy Beware Boiúna on Digital starting November 3, 2026, before the Blu-ray and DVD editions arrive on December 15. The Blu-ray and DVD releases include bonus features such as an audio commentary and a making-of featurette.
The takeaway
For horror fans, the staggered digital and physical windows mean the film can be watched at home months before its disc release. Checking release dates before purchasing helps viewers pick the format that fits their plans.
What happens next
Beware Boiúna releases on Blu-ray and DVD on December 15, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloody Disgusting!.
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