Animal Farm Goes Animated: Serkis' Vision Arrives 2026

Andy Serkis' long-anticipated animated version of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is slated for a May 1, 2026 release in the United States, acquired by the studio Angel. The film recently debuted at the Annecy International Film Festival. Its notable voice cast includes a wide array of talent such as Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Kieran Culkin, Glenn Close, and Steve Buscemi.

Serkis, who initially considered a performance capture approach, shifted to animation to achieve a more accessible and innocent tone. He explained that a live-action format would have resulted in a bleaker film, whereas animation allows for greater creative freedom and emotional connection without being bound by strict reality.