New Shaun the Sheep film announced
Sky Cinema is producing a brand new Shaun the Sheep film for release in 2026.
Shaun the Sheep fans are in for a woolly exciting treat in 2026, as Sky teams up with the multi-award-winning Aardman studio to bring Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom to life as a Sky Original feature film.
In this new adventure, the Mossy Bottom Farm gang is gearing up for Halloween—until the bumbling Farmer accidentally destroys their cherished pumpkin patch. Determined to save the day, Shaun dons a “mad scientist” persona, but his plan quickly spirals into chaos. With the Farmer missing and a mysterious creature prowling the woods of Mossingham, the stage is set for a spooky, hilarious family-friendly romp.
Aardman and Sky are joining forces once again, with Sky serving as the exclusive UK distributor. The film will premiere both in cinemas and on Sky Cinema, while STUDIOCANAL will handle distribution internationally. This will be Aardman's third full-length stop-motion film featuring the beloved Shaun the Sheep.
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Shaun’s debut in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. Since then, the character has become one of Aardman’s most successful creations, with the series airing in 170 countries and a seventh season arriving later this year. Shaun’s first feature film was a global hit, earning nominations for both BAFTA® and Academy Awards®, and was among 2015’s top-grossing animated films. Its sequel, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, also garnered Oscar® and BAFTA® nods and critical acclaim. In 2021, Aardman released the Emmy-winning special Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas.
Andrew Orr, Executive Producer and Head of Originals for Sky Cinema 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.”
Sarah Cox, Chief Creative Director at Aardman said: “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.”
Anna Marsh CEO of STUDIOCANAL, Deputy CEO of CANAL+ & Chief Content Officer of CANAL+ & Ron Halpern EVP Global Production at STUDIOCANAL expand "We are so delighted to be in development and pre-production on SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM launching worldwide sales at Cannes. We have taken such pride in establishing Shaun the Sheep and the flock as movie stars and in this - our third feature film in the franchise – we have a tantalising seasonal hook in Halloween with thrills, spills, surprises, a touch of science and characters old and new. We cannot wait to reveal more of this highly anticipated family treat in the coming months. It’s a genuine pleasure to be back in partnership with Aardman for Shaun’s very welcome return and in SKY we have a UK partner who share our passion and ambition to bring Shaun the Sheep (and friends) to the biggest possible audience with his timeless appeal and in his home territory."
This beastly new feature extends Sky’s enduring collaboration with Aardman, which began with the first Sky Kids Original, Morph, in 2016. Other Aardman-Sky projects include Make Your Own Movies with Merlin and Epic Adventures of Morph, as well as the ongoing production of Season 3 of the BAFTA-nominated preschool series The Very Small Creatures.