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GKIDS Secures U.S. Rights for Halloween 2026 Shaun Film

1/8/2026

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GKIDS has acquired U.S. distribution rights for Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom, with a Halloween release in 2026.
The collaboration with Aardman and Studiocanal marks GKIDS's first partnership with Aardman, coinciding with Aardman's 50th anniversary.
Studiocanal will release the film in several countries.
Sky will distribute the film in the U.K.
The deal was negotiated by key executives from both companies.

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Story summary

GKIDS has acquired U.S. distribution rights for Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom, with a Halloween release in 2026.
The collaboration with Aardman and Studiocanal marks GKIDS's first partnership with Aardman, coinciding with Aardman's 50th anniversary.
Studiocanal will release the film in several countries.
Sky will distribute the film in the U.K.
The deal was negotiated by key executives from both companies.