Netflix Sets Ben Affleck's Kidnapping Thriller Animals for October 9
Ben Affleck directs and stars in Animals, a kidnapping thriller he co-wrote with Billy Ray and Connor O. McIntyre, arriving on Netflix.
Netflix will release the kidnapping thriller Animals on Friday, October 9, according to collider.com. Ben Affleck stars in and directs the film.
Affleck wrote the Animals script with Billy Ray and Connor O. McIntyre. Ray Fisher, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson appear in the movie.
The project marks Affleck's return to the director's chair following Air in 2023. Before that, his 2016 release Live By Night was his previous high-octane directing effort.
Netflix's wider slate
Netflix is set to release Brad Bird's animated movie Ray Gunn on December 18, the same date as Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three. The streamer's releases in 2026 also include War Machine, starring Alan Ritchson, and Apex, starring Charlize Theron.
Quick answers
When does Animals release on Netflix?
Animals will be released on Netflix on Friday, October 9.
Who stars in and directs Animals?
Ben Affleck stars in and directs Animals. The cast also includes Ray Fisher, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson.
Who wrote the Animals script?
Ben Affleck wrote the script with Billy Ray and Connor O. McIntyre.