Arriving next October with a shock of excitement, Aardman Animation & StudioCanal have unveiled the first teaser for their brand-new Shaun the Sheep movie – Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. This Halloween-themed stop-motion animated film is scheduled to debut in theaters on Halloween 2026, hence the early reveal one year ahead of its worldwide premiere.
The Beast of Mossy Bottom is the third stop-motion animated feature from Aardman's beloved brand, following the original Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) and its sequel A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019), alongside other short films and series based on Shaun. The film is a family adventure set in motion when the Farmer's beloved pumpkin patch is trashed, and Shaun becomes a mad scientist to try and fix the problem. But things quickly spiral out of control... With The Farmer now missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family outing.
This teaser is a delightful glimpse into the pumpkin-filled chaos and the "wild beast" of Mossingham. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the big reveal.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm eagerly awaiting Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun transforms into a mad scientist to help fix the problem, things take an unexpected turn... With The Farmer now missing and a wild beast roaming the woods, all the ingredients are in place for a thrilling family adventure.
The film is co-directed by animation filmmakers Steve Cox (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom & The Flight Before Christmas) and Matthew Walker (Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom, "Lloyd of the Flies" series), with a screenplay by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, based on characters by Nick Park. It's produced by Richard Beek and made by Aardman Animation in Bristol. StudioCanal will release Aardman's Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom movie in theaters nationwide on Halloween 2026. Who's already excited?
