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By Stefan Pape
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Stop-motion sequel has cartoon violence, mild threat.
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Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
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Kids say that the sequel lacks the charm and quality of the original, with some feeling disappointed by its humor and overall story, while others appreciate its cute characters and themes of teamwork. Although some reviews mention mild violence, many agree that it remains suitable for children who enjoyed the first film, though they express concerns about the portrayal of female characters and a less threatening atmosphere.
- disappointing sequel
- lacks charm
- mild violence
- suitable for kids
- teamwork themes
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET continues the story of Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi), who are living a blissful existence away from the horrors of Tweedy's Farm. They now have a new member of their brood, in their young daughter Molly (Bella Ramsey), who shares one or two characteristics with her mother. Namely, in that she wants to explore and she doesn't seem to turn her beak up at danger. On one fateful night, her curiosity gets the better of her, as she finds herself trapped in a chicken factory. Meaning that after all those challenges striving to break out of captivity -- Ginger and co. must now try to break back in.
Is It Any Good?
After 23 years since the immensely popular original, this stop-motion clay animated sequel comes with a lot of anticipation. Some of the voices in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget might have changed -- Newton replaces Julia Sawalha and Levi comes in for Mel Gibson -- but the film maintains the same essence and endearing tonality that has come to define an Aardman Animations production. The story is not as strong at the original and there's not as many laughs. But there's still plenty of room for adventure, which is where this film comes into its element. It's also a film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Those who were young themselves when the first film came out, may now recognize themselves in roles of Rocky and Ginger, as the two parent chickens feel a sense of both protectiveness and indeed helplessness toward their offspring, Molly. While younger viewers may relate to Molly's own sense of adventure.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the level of threat in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Did you find any of the scenes scary? How else did the film make you feel?
Which characters showed curiosity, perseverance, courage, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
In what ways were Ginger and Molly similar? What did they both learn during the course of the film?
The movie is an eagerly anticipated sequel to a much loved film. Have you seen the first film? If so, how did this one compare?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 15, 2023
- Cast : Thandiwe Newton , Zachary Levi , Bella Ramsey
- Director : Sam Fell
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Non-Binary Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Curiosity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 101 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : peril, action and some thematic elements
- Last updated : January 11, 2026
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