Ben Affleck is returning to the director's chair with his new thriller Animals, set to release on October 9. The film centers on a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife who must raise ransom money after their son is kidnapped. The movie marks Affleck's first directorial effort since Live by Night (2016), and it has generated interest due to his previous work in both acting and directing. On October 16, Romain Gavras, the son of renowned filmmaker Costa Gavras, will release Sacrifice through Netflix. The film follows an actor in decline who is taken hostage by an apocalyptic cult during a charity gala in Greece. Gavras is known for his intense and provocative style, seen in previous works like Braquo (2005), and Sacrifice is expected to continue that tradition with its dramatic and suspenseful narrative. Other notable releases in October include a mix of new and classic films. On October 1, Dark Shadows, a supernatural drama, and the Rush Hour trilogy will be available, along with Cellular and Papy fait de la résistance. On October 2, several French films will debut, including A vie, Rapaces, and L'Accident de piano. The following days bring more releases, such as Jurassic World: Renaissance on October 4 and Godzilla and Godzilla VS Kong on October 5. These films span various genres, from action and horror to drama and comedy. The month continues with a variety of releases, including Y2K and Le Discours on October 6, Just a Gigolo on October 7, and N'oublie jamais on October 8. Later in the month, Scream and John Carpenter's Ghost of Mars will be released on October 9, followed by Maestro(s) on October 10 and trilogie Dragons on October 11. The final weeks of October will bring Halloween and Halloween Kills on October 20, as well as Les Vieux Fourneaux and its sequel on October 21. This diverse lineup offers something for every type of moviegoer throughout the month.