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Animals

COMING 9 OCT 2026

Animals (2026)

English

Coming 9 Oct 2026Ratings open on release day

Storyline

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.

About Animals

Animals is a 2026 English film. It is directed by Ben Affleck and produced by Ben Affleck, with music by Harry Gregson-Williams. Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson and Adriana Paz appear in it, alongside 7 more credited names.

Cast & crew

Ben AffleckMark Kimball

Kerry WashingtonAbigail

Steven YeunActor

Gillian AndersonActress

Adriana PazActress

Luis Gerardo MéndezActor

Ray FisherActor

Matt GeraldActor

Mark KassenActor

Christopher WoodleyDenny Kimball

George Todd McLachlanActor

STORY WRITERBilly Ray OTHER CREWLisa C Satriano EDITORWilliam Goldenberg DIRECTORBen Affleck PRODUCERBen Affleck STORY WRITERBen Affleck MUSIC DIRECTORHarry Gregson-Williams PRODUCERBrad Weston PRODUCERMatt Damon PRODUCERDani Bernfeld PRODUCERCollin Creighton DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYRobert Elswit EDITORChristopher Rouse STORY WRITERConnor O. McIntyre

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Common questions

When was Animals released?

Animals was released on 9 October 2026.

Who stars in Animals?

Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson star in Animals.

Who directed Animals?

Animals was directed by Ben Affleck.

Who composed the music for Animals?

The music is by Harry Gregson-Williams.