Angel Studios Releases Animal Farm Trailer

Angel Studios released a new trailer on Monday for the animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic novella Animal Farm, directed by Andy Serkis. The film, set for theatrical release on May 1, 2026, reimagines the story of farm animals who rebel against their human owner and grapple with the consequences of their newfound power. Serkis, known for his motion-capture work in franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes, makes his fourth directorial effort with this project, which premiered at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

The trailer highlights the core narrative from Orwell's 1945 book, in which a group of animals, inspired by an elderly boar named Old Major, overthrow their neglectful farmer, Mr. Jones, and establish a society based on principles like "All animals are equal." However, under the leadership of the cunning pig Napoleon, the ideals erode into corruption and inequality, mirroring the novella's allegory for the Russian Revolution and the rise of authoritarianism. The footage includes scenes of the uprising, power struggles among the animals, and challenges in maintaining their autonomy in a world shaped by human influence.