Netflix releases the first teaser trailer for “Animals,” a dark thriller starring and directed by Ben Affleck. The film follows a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife after their son is kidnapped, forcing them to navigate threats and deception while they try to raise ransom money.
Multiple outlets describe the central premise: the candidate, Mark Kimball, receives an ominous call and and the couple confront questions about whom to trust and how far they will go to protect their family. The trailer also announces a release in early October, with Netflix streaming the film and a limited theater release also planned.
Coverage emphasizes different details. One outlet highlights the full cast list, including Kerry Washington and other supporting performers, and frames the film’s setup as closely aligned with a well-known ransom-and-mistaken-identity style premise. Another focuses primarily on the trailer itself and the confirmed release date, without expanding on additional production or storyline comparisons.
