Sky Unveils The Poster And Trailer For The Original Feature Film Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom
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Carl Roberts 
Things are about to get hairy for Shaun and the flock. The first trailer and poster for Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom are released.
Things are about to get hairy for Shaun and the flock. Sky teases the sheep-thrills fans can expect in the first-look trailer for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. The movie will premiere theatrically as a Sky Original on 18 September.
The action-packed trailer for the third film in the franchise bursts with the playful chaos fans love, teasing a fur‑raising creature rampaging across Mossy Bottom and offering a first glimpse of Shaun in full Mad Scientist mode. With hens quaking, Bitzer diving for cover, and booby traps primed, the stage is set for a hilariously spooky showdown. The flock races to save both Halloween and the farm, facing off against a chainsaw-wielding sheep in the process!
Aardman has partnered with Sky as the exclusive UK distributor, releasing the film theatrically across the UK. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is the third stop-motion animated feature film from Aardman’s globally loved brand. Besides this, joining the cast of the all-new film is Dani Dyer in her first animation voice role.
THE PREMISE
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s treasured pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… 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.
30 YEARS OF SHAUN THE SHEEP
2025 marks 30 years since Shaun’s first appearance in Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave, and the series is one of Aardman’s best-performing properties. Shaun the Sheep has aired in 170 territories worldwide, and its seventh series is set to premiere later this year. The first feature film featuring Shaun the Sheep earned nominations for several awards, including a BAFTA and an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. In fact, it became one of the highest-grossing animated films of 2015. The sequel, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, also received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA. Additionally, critics widely praised it. In 2021, Aardman also released a half-hour special, the International Emmy-winning Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas.
The film marks Sky’s continuation of a decade-long relationship with Aardman, with Morph being the first Sky Kids Original commission in 2016. Sky also has Make Your Own Movies with Merlin and Epic Adventures of Morph airing. In addition, Sky is in production of Season 3 of the BAFTA-nominated hit pre-school show, The Very Small Creatures.
AARDMAN’S CONTINUED SUCCESS
This new Aardman feature film follows the recent landmark success of the studio’s Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. This title broke viewing records in the Christmas period as it became the most-watched animated film broadcast on British television since modern viewing records began in 2002. The film won two BAFTAs: one for Best Animation and another for Best Children and Family Film. Moreover, it received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film, bringing Aardman’s total number of BAFTAs to 17, alongside its four Academy Awards.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is written by Mark Burton, who has worked on projects like Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Paddington in Peru, and Shaun the Sheep Movie. He collaborates with Giles Pilbrow, known for his contributions to Horrible Histories and Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. Steve Cox, who directed Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas, and Matthew Walker from Lloyd of the Flies will direct the film. Richard Beek, who worked on Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, will produce it. Additionally, Nick Park, Peter Lord, Carla Shelley and Sarah Cox will serve as Studio Executive Producers.
Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom forms part of a bold line-up of Sky Originals and Exclusives coming to Sky and NOW screens in 2026 and beyond. From gripping dramas and films to big entertainment and compelling documentaries, Sky continues to champion distinctive storytelling alongside world-class talent. In doing so, Sky is delivering the must-watch moments set to define the year ahead.
Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom will premiere in cinemas as a Sky Original on September 18th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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