Prime Video’s *The Sheep Detectives*, starring Hugh Jackman as a shepherd whose flock investigates his death, is described as continuing its strong performance in 2026. The film matters because it has reportedly combined commercial success with unusually high critical and audience scores for a Jackman release.

Adapted from Leonie Swann’s novel *Three Bags Full*, the film was written by Craig Mazin and directed by Kyle Balda. It reportedly earned $126 million worldwide from a $75 million budget and holds 95% from critics and 96% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes; its cast also includes Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston and Patrick Stewart.