Ben Affleck's 'Animals' Debuts on Netflix Amid Mixed Reception
Ben Affleck's thriller Animals has arrived on Netflix, securing the top spot in the U.S. despite receiving low scores from critics and audiences.
The thriller film Animals, directed by and starring Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
According to screenrant.com, the movie currently ranks as the No. 1 title on Netflix in the United States. Despite its popularity on the platform, the film holds a 37% critics score and a 44% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The development of the project involved significant changes. Ben Affleck reworked the plot of Animals after learning of a similar project titled Highest 2 Lowest, which involves Spike Lee and Denzel Washington.
Ben Affleck's previous directorial work includes the 2012 film Argo, which won three Academy Awards including Best Picture. He also directed the 2016 film Live by Night, which held a 34% critics score and a 42% audience score upon its release, and the critically acclaimed biopic Air in 2023.
Quick answers
When was Animals released?
The film was released on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
What are the Rotten Tomatoes scores for Animals?
The film currently holds a 37% critics score and a 44% audience score.