If you’re interested in Paddington in Peru, here is everything we know so far about the upcoming sequel.
How does a movie like Paddington 2 not have a sequel yet? Almost universally beloved, and once the holder of a mythic perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, the follow-up to the 2018 sequel hasn’t seen much movement in recent years. While we shouldn’t expect to see this film on the roster of 2023 movie releases, there is some promising news that continues to make its way to the internet on the film we’ve been calling Paddington 3 – now called Paddington in Peru.
The good news is the threequel has finally and officially been announced, with a few sweet new details. So crack open a jar of marmalade and get reading.
What Is The Paddington In Peru Release Date?
At the time of updating this in November 2023, Paddington in Peru will release internationally on January 17, 2025, according to Variety in October 2023. It will also arrive two months earlier in the United Kingdom on November 8th, 2024.
This isn’t that surprising, as we brought up before that when the film was announced, filming hadn’t even begun, so the chances of it appearing on any 2023 movie schedule were slim. However, 2025 isn’t that far away now – and knowing our look, this next year will fly by like that and we’ll get the next story in Paddington’s life.
Ben Whishaw, Imelda Staunton And More Will Comprise The Cast
Previously, Paddington in Peru's cast was a total mystery. In fact, an interview between Ben Whishaw and Collider had the actor uncertain if this next chapter was even happening. Rest assured, Whishaw will be returning as the voice of the adorable Paddington; as will Imelda Staunton, reprising the voice of Aunt Lucy, according to the Variety article from October 2023 up above.
Just as we'd hoped, Ben Whishaw’s loyalty to Paul King didn’t prevent him from rejoining the likes of his returning co-stars Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin. Sadly, Paddington 3 is the first installment without Sally Hawkins, who decided to step down from the role of Mrs. Brown, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Appearing in her Paddington franchise debut is Emily Mortimer, who will now be playing the matriarch of the Brown family, additionally alongside new additions Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas, according to a Deadline report from June 2023. Additionally, Rachel Zegler was going to join, but due to her participation in the SAG-AFTRA strike, she was unable to film, and will be replaced by newcomer Carla Tous, who will play Gina Cabot, according to The Hollywood Reporter article above.
Talk about a star-studded cast. Paddington in Peru is going to be the best adventure.
As The Title Suggests, Paddington In Peru Will Follow The Brown Family And Paddington In The Country Peru
Little was known about Paddington in Peru when it was originally announced, but now, thanks to that report from The Hollywood Reporter, we have an idea of what this new story is going to be about.
In Paddington in Peru, the new movie takes place six years after Paddington 2, and follows Paddington as he travels to Peru to visit Aunt Lucy in the Home for Retired Bears, with the Brown family alongside him, but a mystery unknown to us sends the family, as well as Paddington, into the Amazon rainforest on an adventure unlike any other.
Dougal Wilson Directed
Making his feature directing debut as Paddington in Peru’s director is Dougal Wilson, according to The Hollywood Reporter article above. Hailing from a background of music videos and commercials, Wilson will be cutting his long-form narrative teeth with this beloved franchise.
The first two Paddington films were co-written and directed by Paul King, who sadly declined helming Paddington 3. King is still involved in this outing though, as Deadline confirms he shares story credit with co-writers Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton. The screenwriting team will consist of Burton, as well as writers Jon Foster and James Lamont.
Even so, Paul King fans won’t have to wait too much longer to see his skills in action again, as he’s directing Warner Bros’ Wonka prequel, which is set to hit theaters this December.
Filming Has Concluded
Originally, the announcement came from Twitter as production company StudioCanal shared that July 24th was the start date for Paddington 3.
Later on, it was confirmed with the announcement of the release date from The Hollywood Reporter that filming had come to an end.
With that in mind, that 2025 release date feels like it’s so much closer now.
It’s still early days for author Michael Bond’s uplifting ursine and his third helping of joy and adventure. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled on this guide for further updates on all things Paddington in Peru! Hopefully it won’t be long before we see a trailer.
