Shaun the Sheep movie drops delightful first-look trailer as release date information revealed

Aardman has finally revealed when fans can expect Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom to land on our screens, as well as unveiling the first trailer.

The Halloween-themed third Shaun and the Sheep movie, which follows hot on the heels of the success of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, is set to land in cinemas on 18 September, 2026.

The feature follows Shaun and the gang as they gear up for Halloween at Mossy Bottom Farm – that is, until the farmer trashes the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch.

“When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control...", the official synopsis adds. "With the farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure."

The new footage (watch the full trailer above) gives fans a first look at the hairy beast in action, as the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm look on in horror.

The Beast of Mossy Bottom will be the third feature film in the hit children's franchise, following in the footsteps of 2015's Shaun the Sheep Movie and its 2019 sequel Farmageddon, both of which became big hits and were nominated for Academy Awards.

The release of the third film comes as Aardman celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.

The voice cast is being led by Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes and Kate Harbour. It will mark the feature directorial debut of Steve Cox (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas) and Matthew Walker (Lloyd of the Flies), while the script has been penned by a script by Paddington in Peru writer Mark Burton and Horrible Histories alum Giles Pilbrow.

The film was announced back in May 2025, with Andrew Orr, executive producer and head of originals for Sky Cinema, commenting at the time: "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, 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."

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom will premiere in cinemas on 18 September 2026.

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