The full preview for Ben Affleck’s upcoming movie “Animals” is out.
Basic info:
- Streaming platform: Netflix
- Plot: When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they’re forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.
- Cast: Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, with Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun
- Director: Ben Affleck
- Release date: Oct. 9, 2026
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Netflix releases full trailer for “Animals” with Ben Affleck.
Netflix released the first look at “Animals” with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington back in August, and it immediately sparked some buzz.
Affleck has turned into one of the most impressive directors in Hollywood, and a gritty thriller about a kidnapped child and “a web of deception” is always going to be a solid foundation for a film.
Well, the streaming giant released the first official full trailer on Tuesday morning, and it’s going to send expectations soaring.
“Animals” looks like it’s going to be an unbelievably dark and brutal ride, judging from the new preview.
Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
The buzz was already flowing strong in the comments section on YouTube as soon as the trailer dropped Tuesday.
One viewer wrote, “Always excited for an Affleck flick.”
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Another added, “Netflix never disappoints with such crime thrillers, and with this cast, it’s a 100% must-watch. Counting down the days!”
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It certainly feels like we’re living through a great time for entertainment. Let’s hope “Animals” keeps the momentum rolling. You can catch it on Netflix starting October 9, and make sure to let me know your thoughts on the preview at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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