Shaun the Sheep Christmas – News, TV Specials & Best Gifts 2026

From the brilliant new 2026 film to BBC Christmas specials and our top gift picks — everything you need to know about Shaun the Sheep this Christmas!

When it comes to British Christmas traditions, few things are quite as beloved as settling down with the family to watch a Shaun the Sheep special and 2026 is shaping up to be the most exciting year yet for everyone’s favourite woolly troublemaker from Mossy Bottom Farm!

Not only is there a brand new Shaun the Sheep film landing in September 2026, just in time to get everyone in the festive mood, but Shaun and the flock continue to be one of the most wonderful sources of Christmas joy on our television year after year.

With that in mind we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about Shaun the Sheep this Christmas. From the latest film news and must-watch TV specials to our favourite Shaun the Sheep Christmas gifts for kids and families.

The New Shaun the Sheep Film — The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Get ready to baaa with excitement, a brand new Shaun the Sheep film is heading our way! The Beast of Mossy Bottom is set to hit cinemas on September 18th 2026, making it the perfect pre-Christmas treat for families across the UK.

While full plot details are still under wraps, the title alone has us intrigued – just what kind of beast has descended on Mossy Bottom Farm? One thing is certain though, wherever there’s a beast, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock won’t be far behind with a typically brilliant and brilliantly chaotic plan to sort things out!

rench broadcasting giant StudioCanel to produce an animated Shaun the Sheep movie.

Shaun the Sheep at Christmas — A Beloved British Tradition

Shaun the Sheep and Christmas go together like mince pies and mulled wine — and the BBC has gifted us some truly wonderful festive specials over the years.

From the heartwarming Farmer’s Llamas to the brilliant Flight Before Christmas and A Winter’s Tale, Aardman have consistently delivered some of the most magical family viewing of the entire festive season — and long may that continue!

Our Favourite Shaun the Sheep Christmas Gifts

Love Shaun? Here are our favourite Christmas gifts for every Mossy Bottom fan on your list:

🐑 Shaun the Sheep Large Plush Toy – The perfect cuddly companion for any Shaun fan. Soft, huggable and absolutely adorable under any Christmas tree. Available at Amazon UK

🐑 Shaun the Sheep tonies Audio Character – Count down to Christmas the Mossy Bottom way! A brilliant festive treat for little ones. Available at Amazon UK

🐑 Shaun the Sheep Scalextric Cars – C4543 Land Rover Series 1 – A brilliant family activity for the Christmas holidays. Available at Amazon UK

So there you have it, 2026 is shaping up to be a truly spectacular year for Shaun the Sheep fans everywhere! Whether you’re heading to the cinema for The Beast of Mossy Bottom, settling down for a classic BBC Christmas special or unwrapping a Shaun gift on Christmas morning, one thing is absolutely certain. Mossy Bottom Farm never fails to deliver the magic.

The new movie is described as an “epic adventure” in which Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to go to the big city to rescue [the Farmer]”. Kids will be flocking to the cinema to watch this and even us adults too are likely to enjoy it.

David Sproxton, Aardman’s executive chairman and a producer on The Pirates! said: “Shaun and his friends have a massive global following and we are very excited about being able to put them into a bigger adventure for the big screen.”

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