Netflix is making a Chicken Run sequel - here's what we know so far

Production on the new movie is expected to begin next yearProduction on the new movie is expected to begin next year
Production on the new movie is expected to begin next year

Netflix UK and Ireland has announced that there is a sequel to stop motion film Chicken Run in the works.

On Monday 23 June, the streaming giant shared the news on Twitter, confirming that the sequel will be produced by Aardman Animations. The Bristol-based studio behind the original Chicken Run film is also known for creating Wallace & Gromit.

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Kid-friendly comedy Chicken Run was released in 2000, and featured voice acting from Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson and Miranda Richardson.

The plot focuses on a group of brave chickens who work together in order to escape being made into pies by villainous farmers, Mr and Mrs Tweedy.

To date, it is the highest grossing stop motion animated movie, bringing in more than $224,000,000 at the box office.

What will the sequel be about?

Netflix says the second instalment will follow Ginger (originally voiced by Sawalha), Rocky (Gibson) and their daughter Molly as they return to help other chickens find the freedom they won in the first movie.

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