Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Heads to Theaters in 2026

Aardman Animations is officially heading back to theaters with a brand-new adventure for one of its most beloved characters. GKIDS has acquired North American rights to Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, the latest comedy family animation from the Oscar-nominated studio.

The film is set to hit theaters just in time for Halloween 2026, promising a mix of spooky fun and Aardman’s signature stop-motion charm. Fans of Shaun and his flock can expect a playful twist on classic monster tales, with plenty of laughs for audiences of all ages.

GKIDS, known for distributing acclaimed animated features such as Wolfwalkers and Studio Ghibli classics, will bring Shaun’s newest adventure to audiences across North America. This marks a highly anticipated return to the big screen for Aardman, whose last Shaun outing was the 2019 feature Farmageddon.

With a teaser already stirring excitement, The Beast of Mossy Bottom is shaping up to be one of the must-see family films of 2026.