The beloved Paddington Bear returns to the big screen in a thrilling new adventure set in Peru that will see him having a showdown with a formidable foe, a passport photo booth.
- August 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - "Paddington in Peru", the third installment in the "Paddington" franchise, is set to hit theaters in early 2025. A newly released teaser trailer offers a tantalizing glimpse of the latest chapter in the bear's adventures.
In the teaser, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) attempts to get his passport photo taken. Predictably, things don't go smoothly, with Paddington sporting a marmalade sandwich under his hat and his face squished against the camera. It's all very cute and sweet, with a hint of the slapstick humor that has made the "Paddington" films so beloved.
"Paddington in Peru" is directed by Dougal Wilson, a music video director with credits for Coldplay, Basement Jaxx and LCD Soundsystem. Wilson takes over from Paul King, who directed the first two entries. The cast includes returning favorites Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton and Olivia Colman, alongside newcomers Carla Tous and Antonio Banderas.
The screenplay is by Mark Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont, based on a story by King, Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton. The film is produced by Rosie Alison and executive produced by King, Jeffrey Clifford and Tim Wellspring.
StudioCanal, which developed the film, is fully financing and distributing it in the U.K., France, Germany and other territories. Columbia Pictures will distribute the film in the U.S., Canada and other key international markets.
"Paddington in Peru" promises to be a thrilling adventure that will take Paddington and the Browns to the Amazon rainforest and the mountain peaks of Peru. With its charming characters, heartwarming story and hilarious antics, it looks to be another must-see for fans of the series. The film opens in the U.K. on November 8, and in the U.S. on January 17, 2025.
