Ben Affleck's Netflix Thriller 'Animals' Debuts with Low Rotten Tomatoes Score

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-09 14:00

The new Netflix crime thriller "Animals," starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, and Gillian Anderson, has premiered with a low critical reception. The film currently holds a 33% score on Rotten Tomatoes. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor · 2026-10-09 14:00

‘Animals’ Lands On Netflix With A Dismal Rotten Tomatoes Score

Ben Affleck’s new Netflix crime thriller Animals, starring Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun and Gillian Anderson, debuts with a 33% Rotten Tomatoes score.