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Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington Are Distraught Parents Trying to Save Kidnapped Son in ‘Animals’ Trailer

Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington star as parents navigating a kidnapping crisis in the newly released trailer for the upcoming thriller Animals.

By · Published August 14, 2026  07:41 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Who is starring in Animals?

Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington are the lead actors.

What is the premise of the film?

The film follows a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped.

Where can the film be watched?

The thriller will be released on Netflix.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington star as parents navigating a kidnapping crisis in the newly released trailer for the upcoming thriller Animals.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Ben Affleck directs and stars in the Netflix film Animals, portraying a Los Angeles politician whose son is kidnapped. The first trailer features Kerry Washington as his partner, depicting the couple as distraught parents attempting to recover their child. The footage emphasizes the high-stakes pressure of their situation as the character balances a mayoral campaign against the disappearance of his son.

The Hollywood Reporter and People note the film is a thriller centered on the parents' search for their child. Entertainment Weekly and The Boston Globe confirm that the narrative premise involves the intersection of personal tragedy and public life, specifically highlighting the protagonist's run for mayor of Los Angeles. Fox News reports that the project is set for an October release on Netflix.

While the marketing materials position the movie as a kidnapping thriller, the footage does not specify the identity of the kidnappers or the resolution of the political arc. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date in October for the platform release.

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