MAGA Influencers Misunderstand the Message of Animal Farm Adaptation

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200

The latest adaptation of George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, directed by Andy Serkis, has sparked confusion among conservative influencers. Although the novel is widely recognized as a critique of totalitarianism and the dangers of power, many MAGA figures have misinterpreted its message. Right-wing commentators, including Emily Saves America and Riley Gaines, have praised the film for supposedly critiquing Marxism, but Orwell's work also critiques capitalism. The film, which opens on May 1, features the pigs on the farm mimicking the capitalist human owner they overthrew, which complicates its message for those who see the film as anti-communist. Critics from both ends of the political spectrum are unable to fully grasp the nuanced message about the corrupting influence of power, leading to a lack of consensus. The adaptation's failure to connect with audiences may also reflect broader issues of media literacy, especially in political commentary. Despite these controversies, Orwell's satir