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Andy Serkis's Uplifting 'Animal Farm' Hits Theaters May 2026

12/12/2025

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Andy Serkis's Animal Farm will release in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026, after Angel Studios acquired distribution.
The film features voice work by Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, and Woody Harrelson.
The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Initial reviews note a more uplifting tone that critics say diminishes the original darker themes.

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Story summary

Andy Serkis's Animal Farm will release in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026, after Angel Studios acquired distribution.
The film features voice work by Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, and Woody Harrelson.
The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Initial reviews note a more uplifting tone that critics say diminishes the original darker themes.