Everything we know about Paddington 3

Paddington 3 is coming in 2025, and Paddington in Peru will bring the bear with the big red hat film franchise into a worldwide trilogy. THE Paddington The films quickly became one of the most beloved family film franchises of the 21st century. Based on a series of books by Michael Bond, the cinematic adventures of the marmalade-loving bear who gently defends decency and kindness while dealing with a cruel world have been a balm for the hard times of the last decade. Now, a third adventure is on the way with Paddington in Peru.

The original Paddington was released in 2014 to an unsuspecting public, quickly becoming a critical darling and a global box office success. The sequel that followed in 2018 became famous for dethroning Citizen Kane on Rotten Tomatoes. Through multiple delays and news that director Paul King would not return to the franchise Paddington in Peru was finally announced with director Dougal Wilson taking over directing duties. With the long-awaited sequel finally moving forward, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Paddington 3.

Latest news from Paddington in Peru

Another Paddington 3 trailer arrives

With just a few months to go until Paddington’s newest adventure, the latest news comes in the form of a third trailer for Paddington in Peru. The total length trailer opens with a recap of Paddington’s origins, revealing that he was born in Peru before coming to the city. When the woman who raised him disappears, Paddington and the Brown family left for Peru to help find her. This begins an epic adventure through the Amazon, where the lovable bear rides grumpy alpacas, encounters dangerous plants, and even faces off against an angry boat captain.

Paddington release date in Peru

Paddington returns in January 2025

THE Paddington in Peru the release date has been set for January 17, 2025 in the USwhich falls on MLK weekend that year. However, fans in the UK will see the film much sooner when Paddington in Peru opens on November 8, 2024. This is likely to capitalize on the holiday box office boom, and considering Paddington’s UK origins, it makes sense for the film to get there first.

Filming for Paddington 3 began in July 2023, with filming locations including the United Kingdom, Peru and Colombia. Production in Paddington 3 completed in October 2023, but due to filming coinciding with the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, Rachel Zegler had to leave the role of Gina Cabot, with newcomer Carla Tous taking her place in the Paddington in Peru cast.

Paddington cast in Peru

Ben Whishaw voices Paddington

THE Paddington 3 the cast is reuniting with a mix of new and familiar faces. Ben Whishaw will return to voice Paddingtonand the Brown family is also confirmed. This means that Hugh Bonneville will be back as Henry Brown along with Madeline Harris as Judy and Samuel Joslin as Jonathan. There is, however, a cast change in Paddington in Peru. Sally Hawkins has chosen not to return as Mary Brown, and Emily Mortimer will take on the role. Due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, Rachel Zegler will not return and Gina Cabot will now be played by newcomer Carla Tous.

While Zegler exits the franchise, Antonio Banderas will reprise his role as riverboat captain Hunter Cabot, Gina’s father. Paddington in Peru There are some new cast members too, of course. Oscar winner Olivia Colman has been announced as a cast member for Paddington 3. Although her character, The Reverend Mother, is described as running a nursing home for bears, she may be the youngest Paddington villain after memorable turns from Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant in the first two films.

The cast of Paddington in Peru includes:

Actor	Paddington in Peru’s role
Ben Whishaw	Paddington Brown
Hugh Bonneville	Henry Brown
Emily Mortimer	Mary Brown
Madeleine Harris	Judy Brown
Samuel Joslin	Jonathan “J-Dog” Brown
Julie Walters	Mrs. Bird
Jim Broadbent	Samuel Gruber
Olvia Colman	The Reverend Mother
Antonio Banderas	Hunter
Carla Tous	Gina Cabot
Imelda Staunton	Aunt Lucia

Details of the history of Paddington in Peru

The friendly bear travels to South America

Paddington 3′Plot Details Confirm Title Paddington in Peru suggests how you’ll see the adorable bear traveling to Peru. The premise will see Paddington and the Brown family travel to South America to visit their Aunt Lucy, who is in a nursing home there. However, a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest in search of answers. While it may seem like a swashbuckling adventure more suited to Indiana Jones than Paddington, the franchise has always had a talent for casting the gentle bear in wild settings while never losing its charm.

Paddington trailer in Peru

Watch the full trailers below

As promised, the full trailer for Paddington in Peru shows the adorable bear taking a trip back to his roots while visiting the South American country with the Brown family. However, the trip isn’t all fun and games, as he finds a Reverend Mother willing to catch him and even encounters a mystery when Aunt Lucy disappears during a mission in the jungle. Despite the high-stakes adventure for Paddington, its third cinematic outing clearly still leaves time for more quirky antics from the marmalade-loving ursine.

In anticipation of the film’s January release, another trailer to Paddington in Peru was revealed in October 2024. Opening with a recap of Paddington’s origins, the trailer reveals that Paddington’s Aunt Lucy has gone missing in Peru, and he asks the Brown family to help him make the trip. Once there, they rent a boat in the Amazon and embark on a multitude of adventures in the dense rainforest.