Animal Farm Animated Trailer: Rebellion & Power

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A fresh trailer just dropped for Animal Farm, the animated take on George Orwell's classic novella, directed by Andy Cirkeys.

Animals rebelled against their human farmers, seized the farm, but then faced new struggles under a sly pig leader named Napoleon.

It hits theaters, May 1st, 2026, with Angel Studios handling U.S. distribution.

The voice cast is stacked with talent like Seth Rogan voicing Napoleon, Woody Harrelson as the loyal horse boxer, Kieran Culkin as the scheming,

Squealer, and Glenn Close as a neighboring farmowner.

You've also got Gatton Matarazzo, LeVern Cox, Steve Busemi, Jim Parsons, Kathleen Turner, and Eamon Balani bringing these barnyard rebels to life.

Circus himself voices the original farmowner and an old boar. This project premiered earlier this year, at the 2025 NSC International Animation Film Festival, giving fans an early taste.

It's Circus' fourth time in the director's chair, following up his work on Venom Let There Be Carnage from 2021.

Screenplay comes from Nicholas Stolar, with production from teams at Anna Venture and Imaginarium.

Meanwhile, Circus has more on deck, including directing and starring as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, The Hunt for Gollum, set for December, 17th, 2027.

Orwell's tale of power and rebellion feels timely as ever in this animation. Definitely want to watch when it rolls out next spring.