Andy Serkis‘ all-star animated adaptation of George Orwell’s basic allegorical novella has been acquired for U.S theatrical rights by Angel.
With a voice forged together with Seth Rogen, Glenn Shut, Woody Harrelson, Kieran Culkin and extra, the movie was produced by Adam Nagle and Dave Rosenbaum for Aniventure, and Jonathan Cavendish for Imaginarium Productions, with animation from Cinesite. It’s now scheduled for a large theatrical launch on Might 1, 2026 by means of Utah-based Angel (which modified its identify from Angel Studios in September 2025 after going public).
Acclaimed actor and director Serkis shepherded “Animal Farm” to life with a screenplay by Nicholas Stoller. The movie premiered on the Annecy Worldwide Animation Movie Competition earlier this yr.
“Orwell’s Animal Farm has by no means felt extra related,” stated Serkis. “In an age the place energy, propaganda, and inequality form our societies, it’s very important that we keep in mind his cautionary story. This adaptation isn’t only a story for leisure — it’s a reminder that democracy, freedom, and integrity are fragile, and should be watched over.”
He added: “My hope is that audiences stroll away moved, considerate, and impressed to face up for the values that matter. I’m honored that Angel and the Angel Guild are prepared to convey this movie to huge screens world wide.”
The voice forged consists of Rogan as Napoleon, Shut as Freida Pilkington, Harrelson as Boxer and Culkin stars as Squealer. In the meantime, there’s Gaten Matarazzo as Fortunate, Laverne Cox as Snowball, Jim Parsons as Carl, Kathleen Turner as Benjamin and Iman Vellani as piglets Puff and Tammy. Serkis himself voices Mr. Jones and Randolph the Rooster.
“It is a venture of large coronary heart,” stated Brandon Purdie, government vice chairman of theatrical and model improvement at Angel. “Andy Serkis’ visionary course, mixed with this powerhouse forged, creates a movie that feels well timed, pressing, and deeply human — although the protagonists may be pigs, donkeys, and horses. We’re assured that moviegoers will see not only a story of livestock, however a mirror held as much as our world right now.”
Added Adam Nagle, CEO of Aniventure: “We’re thrilled to companion with Angel Studios, as their distinctive reference to audiences, amplified by an distinctive advertising crew, ensures this story will get in entrance of as many individuals as potential. We’re extremely happy with this adaptation we have now made and might’t wait for everybody to see it .”
See the primary trailer to “Animal Farm” under
