'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget' Debuts on Netflix After 23-Year Wait

Despite numerous setbacks including a fire, a flood, and the pandemic, Aardman’s sequel to its 2000 hit brings back beloved characters in a new adventure.

• The sequel to the 2000 animated hit 'Chicken Run', titled 'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget', is now playing on Netflix.
• The new film, directed by Sam Fell, continues the story of the original's protagonists, Rocky and Ginger, who now live in a bird sanctuary with their young daughter, Molly.
• Despite not fully capturing the magic of the original, the sequel is still considered fun and entertaining, featuring Aardman’s signature visual comedy and daffy engineering.
• The sequel was delayed for 23 years due to a series of setbacks including exhaustion from the original production, a fire that destroyed all the original puppets and sets, a flood in the warehouse, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Despite these challenges, the creators managed to bring the characters back to life and expand the world of 'Chicken Run' with dozens of intricate and colorful sets.

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