First Trailer Released for Serkis's Animated Animal Farm

The first trailer for Andy Serkis's animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic novella "Animal Farm" has been released, offering a glimpse into a vibrant, family-oriented take on the story of rebellion and power. Directed by Serkis and set for U.S. theatrical release on May 1, 2026, through Angel Studios, the film reimagines the 1945 tale of farm animals overthrowing their human oppressors only to grapple with internal tyranny.

In the adaptation, a group of animals, weary of exploitation, stage an uprising against their owner, Mr. Jones, and establish their own society on the farm. As the pigs Napoleon and Snowball vie for leadership, the animals confront escalating challenges under Napoleon's cunning rule, testing their resolve to resist corruption. The screenplay, penned by Nicholas Stoller, preserves the novella's core narrative arc while introducing modifications for broader appeal. Key plot points, such as the central conflict between the pigs and the story's poignant conclusion, remain intact, though symbolic elements like the windmill from Orwell's text have been updated to a watermill.

Serkis, who voices both Mr. Jones and the wise Old Major, leads a star-studded...