Animal Farm (2025) Movie Summary — A Star-Studded Animated Twist on Orwell’s Classic

 

Dive into Animal Farm (2025).

The animated adaptation of George Orwell’s timeless allegory by Andy Serkis. Its a bold, contemporary take blending political satire.

An all-star voice cast, and reimagined characters in a vibrant fantasy adventure

 

Animal Farm – Details

 

Animal Farm (2025) is an animated fantasy comedy-adventure directed by Andy Serkis and written by Nicholas Stoller.

Offering a fresh, star-powered interpretation of George Orwell’s classic novella.

The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2025.

It features a voice cast that includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Jim Parsons, and Gaten Matarazzo.
Set on Manor Farm, the story follows a group of farm animals who rise up against their human owner in pursuit of equality and a better life. Under the leadership of Napoleon, voiced by Seth Rogen, the animals initially revel in their freedom and shared ideals.

But as power consolidates in Napoleon’s hooves, divisions arise and the dream of equality begins to collapse under the weight of ambition and corruption.
In this reimagined adaptation, characters like Lucky,  a young piglet torn between conflicting visions for the farm.

Add emotional depth and modern relevance to the narrative.

Snowball, depicted here as a female sow and voiced by Laverne Cox. Emerges as Napoleon’s rival, pushing themes of leadership, loyalty, and the fragility of collective ideals.
While retaining the book’s core allegory about how revolutions can be distorted by those in power.

This version infuses humor, fantasy elements, and new dynamics into the familiar framework.

 

 Conclusion

Critics and audiences have reacted mixedly. with some praising the bold reworking of the source material.

Animal Farm (2025) is  a movie to see.