The beloved bear will be back on the big screen once again.
It’s been almost six years since Paddington 2 became an instant family classic – and now we finally know when the beloved Peruvian bear’s next adventure will be arriving in UK cinemas.
Paddington 3 – which is officially titled Paddington in Peru – will be released in November 2024, and will once again find Ben Whishaw voicing everyone’s favourite marmalade fanatic as he and the Brown family head to the bear’s home country.
As well as returning faces such as Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent, there are also some exciting A-list additions to the cast in the shape of Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas, while Emily Mortimer replaces Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown.
Meanwhile, Dougal Wilson takes over the directorial reigns from Paul King – who turned his attention to the upcoming Wonka film after helming the first two entries in the franchise.
Speaking as the released date was announced, first-time feature director Wilson said: “It’s been a joy and an honour to shoot Paddington in Peru with such a wonderful and talented cast and crew.
“I feel incredibly lucky to have been blessed with such a lovely group of people, many of whom have returned to the world of this beloved bear.
“We are also delighted to have welcomed Emily, Olivia, Antonio and Carla [Tous] to the Paddington family.”
Read on for everything we know so far about Paddington 3.
When will Paddington 3 be released in cinemas?
It’s official: barring any unforeseen delays, Paddington in Peru will arrive in UK cinemas on Friday 8th November 2024.
That means there’s little over a year to wait before we’re reunited with the lovable bear and his adoptive family – let’s hope this entry is just as delightful as the previous two.
What will Paddington 3 be about?
Whereas the first two entries focused on Paddington in his new home of London, the third film finds him going back to his roots as he takes the Brown clan on a trip to deepest, darkest Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears.
According to a brief synopsis, “A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru.”
More detailed plot information has not been released thus far – but we can fully expect him to come up against another crafty villain in the vein of Nicole Kidman’s Millicent Clyde or Hugh Grant’s Phoenix Buchanan.
Who will be in the Paddington 3 cast?
Ben Whishaw will once again offer his pitch-perfect interpretation of Paddington’s voice, while Hugh Bonneville returns as Mr Brown, Julie Walters is back as Mrs Bird and Jim Broadbent once again takes on the role of antique shop owner Mr Gruber.
Sally Hawkins will not be reprising her role as Mrs Brown – with her role this time going to Emily Mortimer – but Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin do return as the Brown children, Judy and Jonathan.
In terms of new faces, Olivia Colman plays a character called The Reverend Mother and Antonio Banderas stars as Hunter Cabot – who sounds an awful lot like he’ll be the villain of the piece this time around.
Meanwhile, newcomer Carla Tous plays Gina Cabot, a role that was previously set to be played by Rachel Zegler.
Is there a Paddington 3 trailer?
Not yet – but we’ll post a trailer as soon as one becomes available. For now, you can enjoy the below clapperboard image from the set.
Paddington in Peru will be released on Friday 8th November 2024. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on.
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