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The Sheep Detectives to Stream on Prime Video June 24

Critical and audience acclaim have driven the film’s shift from theaters to a global Prime Video debut supported by a high-profile cast.

Overview

  • Prime Video will begin streaming The Sheep Detectives worldwide on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after the film completed a theatrical run in May.
  • The movie is a live-action/CG adaptation of Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full directed by Kyle Balda with a screenplay and screen story by Craig Mazin.
  • Hugh Jackman stars as George, the shepherd whose mysterious incident sets the flock of sheep — voiced by a star ensemble — on a cozy murder-mystery investigation.
  • Studios and critics have promoted the film’s strong reception, with reported aggregator scores near 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and about 96% on audience trackers, and clips were released ahead of the streaming debut.
  • The Prime Video premiere expands the film’s reach for family audiences and could bolster Prime’s summer slate by bringing a well-reviewed, high-profile title to subscribers at home.