Shaun the Sheep Movie Farmageddon trailer, release date, cast, plot: All you need to know

Shaun the Sheep may as well be a national treasure for his ubiquity and popularity. The inimitable style and charm of Aardman, the studio co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is renowned. From Wallace and Gromit to Morph, the studio has produced classic after classic. Now they’re back with a second full-length film starring the loveable fluff-ball, Shaun the Sheep.

When is the Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon release date?

Shaun the Sheep fans in the UK are third on the list of Studiocanal’s release schedule.

First is Germany, with a September 26, 2019 release date.

Next is France, who get Farmageddon on October 16, 2019, swiftly followed by the UK on October 18, 2019.

Lastly are Australia and New Zealand in the following year, on January 9, 2020.

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What is the plot of Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?

The official tagline of Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is: “It’s close encounters of the herd kind in Shaun’s new out of this world movie.”

The plot synopsis reads: “Strange lights over the quiet town of Mossingham herald the arrival of a mystery-visitor from far across the galaxy…

“But at nearby Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun has other things on his mind, as his mischievous schemes are continually thwarted by an exasperated Bitzer.

“When an impish and adorable alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure, setting off on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organisation can capture her.

“Can Shaun and the flock avert Farmageddon on Mossy Bottom Farm before it’s too late?

“Hold on to your seats as we blast off on an exciting and heart-warming sci-fi comedy adventure that takes us from Mossy Bottom all the way into deep space, via a car wash!”

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Who stars in Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?

Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is Directed by Richard Phelan and Will Becher.

The screenplay comes from Jon Brown and Mark Burton.

Producers are Paul Kewley, with Executive Producers Mark Burton and Richard Starzak, Peter Lord, Nick Park and David Sproxton.

Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon makes use of Aardman’s particular brand of animation from its world-class team of animators.

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Is there a trailer for Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?

Yes, and you can watch it right here at Express.co.uk.

The first teaser trailer for Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is both a homage to and a spoof of sci-fi movies, most notably Signs.

As with the previous Shaun the Sheep movie, there is no intelligible dialogue.

But Shaun and his friends are as charming as ever, and the premise of the sequel is novel enough to delight old fans and new.

Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is out in UK cinemas on October 18, 2019