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New Shaun the Sheep film to be released in 2026
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom will be the third stop-motion animated feature film starring Shaun and his pals when it is released in 2026.
Aardman are teaming up with Sky for the new film, with production currently underway in Bristol.
The storyline sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween “until the clumsy farmer trashes the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch” with Shaun turning Mad Scientist, the farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham..
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Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is written by Mark Burton (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Paddington in Peru, Shaun the Sheep Movie) and Giles Pilbrow (Horrible Histories, Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas), and directed by Steve Cox (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas) and Matthew Walker (Lloyd of the Flies).
Richard Beek (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl) is producer, and Nick Park, Peter Lord, Carla Shelley and Sarah Cox are executive producers.
The third film follows Shaun the Sheep The Movie from 2015 and Farmageddon from 2019:
Sky Cinema head of originals, Andrew Orr, said: “Shaun is a household name so it’s huge news for us to be welcoming him and the flock to our 2026 Sky Original film slate.
“It’s an honour to work with Aardman at such an exciting time for the studio, with a film that we know fans of all ages will love. Expect laughs, spookiness and some brilliantly entertaining new characters.”
Aardman chief creative director, Sarah Cox, added: “Shaun the Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world.
“In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure.
“Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the Flock’s trademark joyous comedy.”
Main photo: Aardman
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