Quick Facts
| Title | Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget |
| Type | Film (Stop-Motion Animation) |
| Studio | Aardman Animations / Netflix |
| Release Date | December 15, 2023 |
| Director | Sam Fell |
| Composer | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Original Song | “My Sweet Baby” – Paloma Faith |
| Starring | Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Miranda Richardson |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
Directed by Sam Fell, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is an animated 2023 American adventure comedy film. The film is scheduled to be released on 15 December 2023.
The film, the sequel to the 2000 DreamWorks Pictures animation Chicken Run, is based on characters by Peter Lord and Nick Park.
In this film, when she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland, chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat.
Who composed the Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Soundtrack?
The music in the film is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, a British composer, conductor, orchestrator, and record producer. He has composed music for video games, television, and films.
Recently, he wrote the music for The Last Duel and House of Gucci and is the composer of all four installments of the animated blockbuster “Shrek” franchise.
Cast
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget stars Thandiwe Newton as Ginger, Zachary Levi as Rocky, Bella Ramsey as their daughter Molly, and Miranda Richardson as returning villain Mrs. Tweedy, alongside Romesh Ranganathan, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, and Peter Serafinowicz.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Soundtrack List
Here is the list of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Soundtracks, including songs from various artists, and you can listen to them on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
It also includes one original song, “My Sweet Baby,” written by Josh Crocker and Charlotte Jane Pand and performed by Paloma Faith. The rest of the 21-track album is Harry Gregson-Williams’ original score — not licensed pop songs, despite some third-party listings suggesting otherwise (see corrections below).
- Opening Recap (1:21) by Harry Gregson-Williams
- Frizzle (2:48) by Harry Gregson-Williams — an original score cue, not a licensed song (corrected; some third-party listings wrongly attribute this title to an unrelated 2016 track).
- Something Strange (1:54) by Harry Gregson-Williams — an original score cue, not the unrelated Vicetone song of the same name.
- Follow Me (4:27) by Harry Gregson-Williams — an original score cue that shares its title with, but is unrelated to, the 2012 Muse song from The 2nd Law.
- Move Faster (1:05) by Harry Gregson-Williams — an original score cue, not the unrelated Octavian song of the same name.
- Trucks Are Spotted (3:29) by Harry Gregson-Williams
Listed below was originally composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, so full information is unavailable.
- Funland Farms (4:00) by Harry Gregson-Williams
- My Sweet Baby by Paloma Faith (2:21)
- Molly (6:23)
- Rats Visited (1:06)
- Team Assignments (0:30)
- Go Time (4:12)
- Roast Chicken (2:21)
- Big and Brave (4:03)
- Presentation Music (1:41)
- Malicia Tweedy Revealed (3:22)
- An Unexpected Guest (4:42)
- Going Back for Frizzle (2:29)
- Ready to Fry, Fry (2:49)
- It’s Sweet and Sour (1:42)
- Pushing Them Back (6:25)
- Returning Home (2:28)
External link: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Soundtrack
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget score?
Harry Gregson-Williams, who also co-scored the original 2000 Chicken Run, composed the score. It was his fifth project for Aardman Animations.
Is there an original song in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget?
Yes. “My Sweet Baby,” written by Josh Crocker and Charlotte Jane Pand, is performed by Paloma Faith and plays during the opening sequence.
Is the Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget soundtrack made up of licensed pop songs?
No. Aside from Paloma Faith’s “My Sweet Baby,” the 21-track album released by Sony Masterworks is entirely Harry Gregson-Williams’ original score, not licensed songs by outside artists.
Where can I watch Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget?
The film streams exclusively on Netflix, where it premiered on December 15, 2023.
Is Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget a sequel?
Yes, it is the sequel to Aardman’s Chicken Run (2000), based on characters created by Peter Lord and Nick Park.
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