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Sheep Solve Mysteries in Jackman's New Film
16 Apr
Summary
- The Sheep Detectives needs $57.9 million to surpass Song Sung Blue's total.
- The film is set for a May 8, 2026 theatrical release.
- It tracks for $10-20 million opening weekend in North America.
The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh Jackman, is set to release theatrically on May 8, 2026. This mystery-comedy, penned by Craig Mazin and directed by Kyle Balda, is based on Leonie Swann's novel. Industry projections suggest an opening weekend in North America between $10 million and $20 million.
To surpass the global box office total of Jackman's last film, Song Sung Blue ($57.9 million), The Sheep Detectives must achieve a similar financial performance. Song Sung Blue had a domestic opening of $7.1 million and a worldwide gross of $57.9 million.
The film's plot centers on a shepherd who reads detective stories to his sheep. When a mysterious incident disrupts their farm, the sheep take it upon themselves to solve the mystery, gathering clues and questioning human suspects.
