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The Sheep Detectives 2026
Children's comedyComedy mysteryCrime comedy
The Sheep Detectives represents a 2026 mystery comedy-drama crafted by Kyle Balda under the direction of Craig Mazin, adapting the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. This production includes an ensemble cast featuring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson, with vocal contributions from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and Brett Goldstein (who performs a dual role). The narrative centers on a group of sheep attempting to uncover the killer of their shepherd, identifying which individual among those known by the shepherd was responsible.
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie originated as a script penned by Mazin in 2016. Following an extended hiatus, development resumed in 2024, with casting revealed between March and June. Balda officially assumed directing duties in June. Framestore handled animation for the animal characters, while Christophe Beck composed the soundtrack.
The United States distribution was handled by Amazon MGM Studios, with international release managed by Sony Pictures Releasing International on 8 May 2026. Critics responded favorably to the film, which earned $133 million against a $75 million budget.
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Cast
- Hugh JackmanGeorge Hardy
- Nicholas BraunTim Derry
- Nicholas GalitzineElliot Matthews
- Molly GordonRebecca Hampstead / Chastity Crampfs
- Hong ChauBeth Pennock
- Emma ThompsonLydia Harbottle
- Tosin ColeCaleb Merrow
- Kobna Holdbrook-SmithReverend Hillcoate
- Conleth HillHam Gilyard
- Mandeep DhillonPostwoman Jo
- Sarah FlindTonia
- Michael WildmanFrank
- Julia Louis-DreyfusLily
- Bryan CranstonSebastian
- Chris O'DowdMopple
- Regina HallCloud
- Patrick StewartSir Richfield
- Bella RamseyZora
- Rhys DarbyWool-Eyes
- Brett GoldsteinRonnie and Reggie
- Laraine Newmana "fainting sheep"
- Aroop ShergillDaisy
- Jasper AmbroseOliver
- Ishi AgrawalPickles
- Tommy Birchallthe Winter Lamb
Crew
- Director
- Kyle Balda
- Writer
- Craig Mazin
- Producer
- Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Cinematography
- George Steel
- Editing
- Martin Walsh, Paul Machliss, Al LeVine
- Music
- Christophe Beck
Details
- Production
- Amazon MGM Studios, Lord Miller Productions, Three Strange Angels, Working Title Films
- Distributor
- Amazon MGM Studios (United States and Canada), Sony Pictures Releasing International (International)
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $133 million
