First look at the killer sheep sequel trailer
The reign of the woolly menace continues! The long-awaited sequel to Jonathan King’s delightfully absurd 2006 horror comedy, Black Sheep, is finally arriving, promising more mayhem from the same delightfully deranged director. Prepare yourselves, because the genetically altered sheep are back in the New Zealand countryside, and this time, the danger is even more tangled.
This new installment throws us back into the world established by the original film, but introduces a fresh, compelling mystery. The narrative follows a young scientist who becomes convinced that a dangerous new pathogen is threatening the local population. Her investigation leads her straight back to her hometown, a place shadowed by the remote sheep station where the macabre events of Black Sheep once unfolded.
The quest for answers puts our new protagonist squarely in the crosshairs of the chaos, exploring the dark history hidden beneath the pastoral landscape.
The ensemble cast for this dark comedy sequel is stacked with talent, featuring Tabatha Killick, Lucia Davison, Joseph Witkowski, Ian Harcourt, Heather O’Carroll, Paul Waggott, and Renaye Tamati, with Nathan Meister making a return as Henry.
Jonathan King, alongside screenwriters Matthew Grainger and Rosie Howells, and producer James Partridge, returned to the specific blend of creature effects, gore, and humor that cemented Black Sheep as a cult classic. The filmmakers brought back the spectacular visual mayhem by partnering with Wētā Workshop, who crafted the killer sheep effects for both the original and the sequel.
The original film set the stage for mayhem when sheep-fearing Henry sought to buy out his brother’s farm. Instead, he discovered that the genetically altered animals were actively preying on humans, transforming their victims into woolly killers. Henry eventually teamed up with an animal-rights activist and a farmhand to halt the rampaging herd.
Now, in the sequel, the focus shifts. While the initial threat remains potent, the storyline deepens as the scientist races against time to uncover the source of the outbreak, forcing her to confront the sinister reality lurking in the very environment she calls home.
Marking a significant achievement, the original Black Sheep was a massive success, surpassing even the early works of Peter Jackson to become New Zealand’s most successful horror movie ever. The sequel continues this legacy, delivering high-stakes, hilarious, and horrifying cinema.
Fans of the franchise are ready for the next chapter. Black Sheep is scheduled to premiere at the 2026 Sitges Film Festival before hitting New Zealand cinemas on November 12, 2026. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements regarding the international release date.
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