Paddington 3 is now out in UK cinemas, which is a mighty relief, to be honest, considering it's already been over 7 years since the second film came out.
In short, we're itching to reunite with the marmalade-loving bear in the movie, which is officially titled Paddington in Peru, especially after the threequel's trailer gave us a taste of the globetrotting adventure he'll embark on in the third installment in the franchise.
Below, we pull together all there is to know about the follow-up to one of the best feel good movies around. From new cast additions, reviews, and US release date details, we have it all. We'll also tell you about the plot, which sees Paddington and the Brown family travel overseas to visit his Aunt Lucy, only to get a surprise when they learn that Lucy has gone missing in the Amazonian jungle.
So, if you're keen to know more about the family-friendly flick, which is stacked with famous faces, wipe off your sticky, sandwich-grabbing paws and scroll on...
Paddington 3 release date
Paddington 3 started filming in July 2023 in London, Colombia, and Peru, which is in keeping with the threequel's official title, Paddington in Peru, and wrapped in October of that same year. It came out in UK cinemas on November 8, 2024.
Across the pond, fans will have to wait a while longer as the film will be released in the US and Canada on January 17, 2025.
Paddington 3 reviews
At the time of writing, Paddington 3 reviews are wildly positive. Currently, the film has a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and is on track to be one of the best family movies in the UK.
Like most of the critics who have seen this movie, we also loved it and gave it a four-star rating in our Paddington in Peru review. Although we weren't a fan of some plot holes, the film itself was as charming as ever, proving that Paddington is still a global treasure who never fails to make us smile.
Paddington 3 trailer and plot
The trailer for Paddington in Peru was unveiled on June 12, and it teases quite the adventure. Watch it above.
It opens with Paddington getting his picture taken so that he can get a passport, but things go bear-y wrong when he misunderstands the photo booth's instructions. Later, he, the Browns, and Mrs. Bird (Julie Walters) fly out to Peru to pay a visit to Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears. There's a problem, though...
Lucy, according to Olivia Colman's nun, went on an expedition in the Amazon a while back and never returned. So now it's up to Paddington and his family to venture into the jungle, find her, and bring her back safely.
We don't want to get into too many spoilers here, but if you're keen to know what happens, read our Paddington 3 post-credits guide.
Paddington 3 cast
Paddington 3 features a mix of new and familiar faces. Ben Whishaw returns, reprising the role of Paddington himself. Other notable cast members making comebacks include Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Imelda Staunton, who voices Paddington's Aunt Lucy, who lives in Peru.
Newbies to the franchise include Amit Shah, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, and Emily Mortimer, who takes over from Sally Hawkins as Mary Brown. Rachel Zegler was involved and due to play Banderas' onscreen daughter Gina, but she's been forced to exit the project due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Carla Tous has since been assigned the role.
Colman plays a character named The Reverend Mother, a "blithe and sunny" nun who runs the Home for Retired Bears, while Banderas plays riverboat captain Hunter Cabot.
While you book tickets for Paddington 3, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming movies coming our way in 2024 and beyond.
