Directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow, Aardman Studios' new animated film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Halloween, will hit French theaters on October 21, 2026. The film combines humor, adventure, and Halloween spirit around the famous sheep from Mossy Bottom.
In Mossy Bottom, Halloween preparations are in full swing until the Farmer accidentally destroys the flock's favorite pumpkins. To remedy the situation, Shaun embarks on a risky scientific experiment. But the plan spirals out of control: the Farmer disappears and a disturbing creature lurks in the vicinity.
Between laughs and mild thrills, the film explores the friendship and imagination of the famous sheep in a typically British rural setting.
The film is produced by Aardman Animations, the British studio known for Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run. It is directed by Steve Cox, who was already involved in the Shaun the Sheep series, and Matthew Walker, a long-time animator at Aardman. The screenplay is by Mark Burton, co-writer of the first feature film Shaun the Sheep (2015), and Giles Pilbrow, who has been involved in the franchise for several years.
The visual universe retains the studio's characteristic claymation style, with a darker atmosphere suited to the Halloween season. The film is aimed at families and fans of stop-motion animation.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Halloween
Film | 2026
In theaters October 21, 2026
Animation | Running time: TBD
By Steve Cox and Matthew Walker | Starring Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour
Original title: Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom
Nationality: United Kingdom
This new installment promises a humorous autumn adventure accessible to all audiences, in the spirit of previous Aardman productions.
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