Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget – Everything Fans Need to Know

Fans of Chicken Run will be thrilled to hear that Aardman and Netflix are teaming up once again for a brand‑new sequel: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. As the follow‑up to the highest‑grossing stop‑motion animated film of all time, this new chapter is one of the most anticipated animated releases heading into the festive season.

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A New Chicken Run Adventure

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will stream exclusively on Netflix, bringing fans back into the world of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the flock. This time, the chickens must break into an impenetrable high‑tech fortress — flipping the original film’s escape plot on its head. Expect action, comedy and Aardman’s signature stop‑motion charm.

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‘Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk – this time, they’re breaking in!’

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Cast

The sequel features a fresh and exciting voice cast, including:

Thandiwe Newton (Ginger)
Zachary Levi (Rocky)
Bella Ramsey (Molly)
Jane Horrocks (Babs)
Imelda Staunton (Bunty)
Lynn Ferguson (Mac)
Josie Sedgwick‑Davies (Frizzle)
David Bradley (Fowler)
Romesh Ranganathan (Nick)
Daniel Mays (Fetcher)
Nick Mohammed (Dr Fry)

Aardman’s Festive Track Record

After the success of Robin Robin — another Aardman project that became a Christmas favourite — fans are eager to see how Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will land as part of their holiday watchlist.

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With a star‑studded cast, a fresh storyline and Aardman’s unmistakable animation style, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is set to be a major festive‑season highlight. Whether you loved the original or are discovering the flock for the first time, this sequel promises humour, heart and high‑stakes chicken chaos.