Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie

Movie Details

Based onThree Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann
CountriesUnited States, United Kingdom
Language English
GenreAction, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy
Release dateFebruary 20, 2026
Running timeTBA
Age ratingTBA
StarringHugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Directed by Kyle Balda
Screenplay byCraig Mazin
Produced byLindsay Doran
Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Cinematography by George Steel
Edited by Paul Machliss
Music byTBA
Production CompanyWorking Title Films
Distributor Amazon MGM Studios

Cast & Characters

  • Hugh Jackman as George Hardy
  • Emma Thompson
  • Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry
  • Nicholas Galitzine
  • Molly Gordon
  • Hong Chau
  • Tosin Cole
  • Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
  • Conleth Hill
  • Mandeep Dhillon

Storyline

Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.

About Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is an upcoming mystery comedy thriller directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin. Based on Leonie Swann’s 2005 novel Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story, the film features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

The project was announced in March 2024, with Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson confirmed in leading roles. By June, the cast expanded to include Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conleth Hill, and Mandeep Dhillon. Kyle Balda directs the film, with Craig Mazin penning the screenplay.

The film’s creative team includes cinematographer George Steel, production designer Suzie Davies, costume designer Rosa Dias, hair and makeup designer Sharon Martin, and editor Paul Machliss. Visual effects are supervised by Graham Page, with Framestore handling the creation of George’s flock of sheep.

Principal photography commenced on June 7, 2024.

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie Release Date

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026.

Budget & Box Office Collection

BudgetTBA
Opening DayTBA
Domestic CollectionTBA
International CollectionTBA
Worldwide CollectionTBA

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