Animals

Upcoming crime thriller Animals follows a man running for mayor of Los Angeles and his wife after their son is kidnapped. With only a few hours to provide the ransom and most of their wealth already spent on the political campaign, the couple must resort to extreme measures. Their desperate search for money forces them to make choices that threaten to destroy their lives and reveal secrets they intended to keep hidden.

The film is directed by Ben Affleck, marking his seventh directorial effort following Air, The DunKings, and others. He also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Billy Ray and Connor O. McIntyre, and served as a producer with Matt Damon and Brad Weston. Ben Affleck stars as Mark Kimball, appearing alongside Kerry Washington as Abigail and Christopher Woodley as Denny Kimball. The production was handled by Artists Equity, Fifth Season, and Makeready. The movie has a runtime of 106 minutes and is scheduled for release in the United States on October 9, 2026.