The rundown
Animals (2026)
The same weekend also brings Other Mommy. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
It hits the big screen on October 9, 2026.
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In Theaters · October 9, 2026
Animals
Trailer Reactions
Scored from what 21 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
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Crime · Thriller
Power can't protect you.
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.
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The Trailer
The official Animals trailer, right here
Dropped October 5, 2026
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Trailer: Animals | Official Trailer | Netflix
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Creator Reactions
What creators said about the Animals trailer
Creators posted 21 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. The 12 that counted most are below. How the score works.
I really loved you and I never wanted this to happen.
and more on the next best picture podcast. Until then, take care.
he's brought in a very good cast with him as well. Um that's all
he's brought in a very good cast with him as well. Um that's all
like The Town is absolutely fantastic. Um love the rip. Um that came
It has me intrigued. What do you guys think about animals?
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Reactr Verdict
Did Animals deliver on its trailer?
79The trailer
21 reaction videos scored. See them all
21 reaction videos scored. See them all
?The film itself
scored from reactions posted after release
scored from reactions posted after release
Verdict comingafter opening weekend
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On screen
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington and Steven Yeun. Ben Affleck plays Mark Kimball.
The making of it
The history behind Animals
Artists Equity, Makeready and Fifth Season are behind the production. Direction comes from Ben Affleck, with writing credits for Billy Ray and Connor O. McIntyre. Runtime is listed at 1 hour 46 minutes. It carries an R rating in the US.
The case for reacting
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Reactions on Reactr
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Animals: quick answers
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When does Animals come out?
Animals is scheduled to open in US theaters on October 9, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Animals?
Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson and Adriana Paz lead the cast, directed by Ben Affleck.
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