Animals(2026)
Power can't protect you.
Animals Synopsis
When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day.
Animals (2026) is a crime and thriller film directed by Ben Affleck, released on October 9, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson.
- Director:
- Ben Affleck
- Writers:
- Billy Ray, Ben Affleck, Connor O. McIntyre
- Producers:
- Brad Weston, Dani Bernfeld, Ben Affleck
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Production:
- Artists Equity, Makeready, Fifth Season
- Status:
- Post Production
Animals (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Animals before you stream it.
Animals Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Affleck
as Mark Kimball
Kerry Washington
as Abigail
Steven Yeun
Gillian Anderson
Adriana Paz
Luis Gerardo Méndez
Ray Fisher
Matt Gerald
Mark Kassen
Christopher Woodley
as Denny Kimball
George Todd McLachlan
Coda Marcus
as WeHo Gay (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ben Affleck, written by Billy Ray, Ben Affleck and Connor O. McIntyre, produced by Brad Weston, Dani Bernfeld and Ben Affleck.
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Animals – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Animals online?
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Who stars in Animals?
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The main cast of Animals (2026) includes Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson and Adriana Paz. The film was directed by Ben Affleck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Animals released?
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Animals was released on October 9, 2026 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is there a trailer for Animals?
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Yes. The official Animals trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.