Aardman Lines Up New Shaun the Sheep Movie

Aardman has partnered with Sky and STUDIOCANAL to debut Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom in 2026.

The new movie will see the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm prepare for Halloween in excitement, until the clumsy Farmer trashes their beloved pumpkin patch. When Shaun turns into a mad scientist to fix the problem, things spiral out of control.

Aardman has partnered with Sky as the exclusive U.K. distributor to release the film in cinemas and on Sky Cinema and with STUDIOCANAL as the global partner outside of the U.K.

The film comes as Aardman marks 30 years since Shaun’s first appearance in Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave, which has now been broadcast in 170 territories worldwide, with its seventh. season to come later this year. The first Shaun the Sheep feature film was nominated for a BAFTA and an Academy Award for best animated feature film. The second, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, was also nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA.

“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,” said Andrew Orr, executive producer and head of originals for Sky Cinema. “It’s an honor 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, commented, “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 lighthearted, 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 and deputy CEO and chief content officer of CANAL+, and Ron Halpern, executive VP of global production at STUDIOCANAL, added, “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 tantalizing 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 U.K. 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.”