Two decades after organizing a feathery union and flying the coop, the heroes of Chicken Run are making a triumphant comeback. The stop-motion classic’s long-awaited sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, hits Netflix on December 15, 2023. In the trailer above , you can catch a glimpse of Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi) as they welcome a new little adventurer into their lives.

Chicken Run made history in 2000 as the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, and to date, it has yet to be bested. The follow-up will revisit the original cast of characters — along with the next generation, represented by The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey — as they face an all-new threat to their newfound peace. You can find out more about Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget below.

Looks like another little chicken is hatching right before our eyes.

When is Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’s release date?

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is now streaming on Netflix.

What is Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget about?

From the multi Academy and BAFTA award-winning Aardman (Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep), and Academy Award® and BAFTA-nominated director Sam Fell (ParaNorman and Flushed Away, respectively), comes Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run. Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk – this time, they’re breaking in!

Who is in the cast of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget?

Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, and Bella Ramsey lead the Chicken Run charge, alongside a cast including old and new friends: Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, Josie Sedgwick-Davis, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, and Romesh Ranganathan. Rounding out the flock of villains are Miranda Richardson, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Mohammed. Check out our cast guide to learn more about the cast of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and the characters they play. 

Has Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget been nominated for any awards?

Yes. At the 2024 BAFTA Awards, Dawn of the Nugget was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film.

Are there any other Aardman movies coming to Netflix?

Dawn of the Nugget isn’t the only Aardman Animations film hatching on Netflix soon. A new Wallace and Gromit special is also officially in the works. Aardman mastermind Nick Park, who introduced audiences to Wallace and Gromit with A Grand Day Out in 1989, will return to direct the untitled project.

What movies like Chicken Run can I watch on Netflix?

There’s already plenty of Aardman to enjoy on Netflix, including the original Chicken Run film. When you’re done, why not check out the studio’s Oscar-nominated short film Robin Robin or their delightful (also Oscar-nominated) sci-fi homage A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon? Just call it research for an all-new Chicken Run heist.