Animal Farm (2026 film)
Animal Farm is a 2026 animated comedy film directed by Andy Serkis and written by Nicholas Stoller, loosely based on George Orwell’s 1945 novella.
Animal Farm is a 2026 animated comedy film directed by Andy Serkis and written by Nicholas Stoller, loosely based on George Orwell’s 1945 novella. It features an ensemble voice cast including Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, and others, and was released in the United States and Canada on 1 May 2026.
Production and release
Animal Farm premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 9 June 2025 and later received a 1 May 2026 theatrical release in the United States and Canada through Angel Studios. Sources also report later United Kingdom and Ireland release dates in July 2026.
Adaptation of Orwell's novella
The film is a loose, modernized adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, retaining the central idea of animals overthrowing humans before power becomes corrupted. Reports note changes to the story, including new characters and updated elements aimed at a family audience.
Voice cast
The film uses an ensemble voice cast led by Seth Rogen and includes Gaten Matarazzo, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Jim Parsons, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Steve Buscemi, Kathleen Turner, Iman Vellani, and Andy Serkis.
Reception
Critical response was generally negative, with reviews describing the film as uneven or over-simplified. Reported running times vary slightly across sources, but place it at roughly 94 to 96 minutes.
Key facts
- Animal Farm is a 2026 animated comedy film loosely based on George Orwell’s novella.
- Directed by Andy Serkis and written by Nicholas Stoller.
- Voice cast includes Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, and others.
- Premiered at Annecy on 9 June 2025 and released in the US and Canada on 1 May 2026.
- Critical reception was generally negative, with reviews noting it as uneven or over-simplified.
The film was released in Canada on 1 May 2026 alongside its U.S. theatrical release, making it directly relevant to Canadian audiences.[1][3]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Farm_(2025_film)Supports: Director, writer, cast, Annecy premiere, U.S./Canada release date, runtime, and the film’s status as a loose adaptation of Orwell’s novella.
- Angel Studios — https://www.angel.com/movies/animal-farmSupports: Official synopsis, director, writer, and 1 May 2026 release date.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2467700/Supports: Release date information.
- Deep Focus Review — https://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/animal-farm/Supports: Director, cast, runtime, and release date.
- Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/animal-farm-2026-movie-review-a3a7def73bdc77e948f16f5c3e827a8dSupports: Runtime, rating, and release timing.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/animal_farm_2025Supports: Synopsis, genre, rating, runtime, and streaming/theatrical release dates.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/movies/animal-farm-review.htmlSupports: Plot framing and adaptation details.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/15/animal-farm-review-orwell-animationSupports: UK and Ireland release timing and critical reception context.