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Movie fans left speechless at shocking Animal Farm adaptation: 'This is absurd'

The new Animal Farm animated adaptation, led by Andy Serkis, provokes a strong reaction for its tone.
The trailer presents a modern, child-friendly tone with slapstick humor, prompting debate about fidelity to the book.
Viewers criticize the film for missing the novel’s themes of power and totalitarianism.
Angel Studios backs the project, following their involvement with the 2023 film Sound of Freedom.
Animal Farm will release in the United States on May 1, 2026, with no UK date yet.
The film aims to offer a provocative take on Orwell’s cautionary tale for contemporary audiences.
Cast and creators emphasize the adaptation’s potential to reflect real-world power dynamics.
Public polls and reactions question whether the film will appeal to traditional Orwell readers.
The article notes the film is distant from the 1945 novel’s original tone.
News outlet reports ongoing audience discourse across social platforms about the trailer.

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