US EditionBristol's Aardman Animations announces new Shaun The Sheep film: everything we know
- Aardman Animations and StudioCanal revealed on Wednesday that the third installment in the Shaun the Sheep series, called Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, is scheduled for release in 2026.
- The film follows the Halloween anticipation at Mossy Bottom Farm and the Farmer accidentally destroying the flock's pumpkin patch, leading Shaun to act as a mad scientist to fix the chaos.
- The third movie in the series offers exciting action, unexpected moments, elements of science, and features both familiar faces and new additions, maintaining the franchise’s signature family-friendly and playful humor.
- StudioCanal is set to handle international sales for the film at Cannes 2025, while Sky will manage its distribution in the UK through both theatrical release and Sky Cinema, with Matthew Walker directing and Nick Park and Peter Lord serving as executive producers.
- The franchise’s global reach in 170 territories and past critical acclaim, including BAFTA wins and Oscar nominations, suggest this third film will reinforce Shaun the Sheep’s position as a major stop-motion animation property.
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‘Shaun the Sheep’ Lands Third Film from Aardman and Studiocanal
“Shaun the Sheep” is becoming a trilogy. The beloved franchise is getting a third installment from Aardman and Studiocanal, titled “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.” The film will be released in 2026, IndieWire confirms. Studiocanal is launching worldwide sales at Cannes 2025, with SKY as the U.K. distributor releasing in cinemas and on SKY cinema. “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” will show the residents of Mossy Bottom F…
Aardman Announces Third ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Movie As Studiocanal Launches Sales – Cannes Market
Aardman has announced a new Shaun the Sheep movie is in the works, entitled Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy. The UK animation studio is partnering with Studiocanal as the international partner outside the UK. Sky is confirmed as the UK distributor releasing in cinemas and on Sky cinema. Studiocanal will launch international sales on the feature in Cannes. Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy is the third stop-motion animated feature film …
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