Netflix has released the official trailer and key art for Animals, the upcoming thriller directed by Ben Affleck and starring Affleck alongside Kerry Washington. The film arrives in select theaters and on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
The new trailer introduces a kidnapping that quickly becomes much bigger than a ransom demand, with a family forced to confront secrets of their own while trying to get their son back.
What is Animals about?
At the center of Animals are a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife, whose son is kidnapped.
They have to find a way to raise the money demanded for his return, but the situation pulls them into a web of deception. The choices they make while trying to secure the ransom also begin exposing secrets that could destroy their family.
Affleck directs the film and also stars alongside Washington. The cast includes Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, Luis Gerardo Méndez and Steven Yeun.
Connor O. McIntyre, Billy Ray and Affleck are credited as writers.
Brad Weston, Collin Creighton, Affleck, Matt Damon, Dani Bernfeld and Luciana Damon serve as producers. The executive producers are Michael Beugg; Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe for Artists Equity; and Graham Taylor, Chris Rice, Christopher Slager and Dan Guando for Fifth Season.
With the official trailer now out, Animals is less than a month away from release. The film will be available in select theaters and on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
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