In the heart of London, the beloved bear from Darkest Peru is now a cherished member of the Brown family, spreading marmalade-fueled joy throughout Windsor Gardens. Eager to find the perfect birthday gift for his Aunt Lucy back home, Ben Whishaw's Paddington discovers a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop. To afford it, he takes on a series of odd jobs, his earnest efforts endearing him further to his neighbors, including Sally Hawkins and Hugh Bonneville as the Browns. However, the book is suddenly stolen, and through a case of mistaken identity, Paddington finds himself wrongly convicted and sent to prison. With his family’s reputation on the line and a mysterious thief, a flamboyant actor named Phoenix Buchanan played with scene-stealing gusto by Hugh Grant, still at large, the Browns must clear Paddington’s name. This whimsical and heartwarming comedy, directed by Paul King, becomes a hilarious and touching adventure as Paddington’s innate kindness reforms his gruff fellow inmate, Brendan Gleeson's Knuckles McGinty, and the entire community bands together to uncover the truth, proving that where there is kindness, there is always hope.