π» “From London’s Tea Tables to the Heart of the Amazon”
He’s back — and this time, he’s headed home.
Beloved by families around the globe, Paddington Bear returns in his third cinematic journey: Paddington in Peru.
This new chapter sends our favorite bear on a heartfelt and hilarious trip deep into the jungles of South America, where he was born — blending heartwarming comedy with lush scenery, British wit, and wild surprises.
π¬ What’s Paddington in Peru About?
The Brown family and Paddington journey from London to Peru after learning that Aunt Lucy has mysteriously vanished from the Home for Retired Bears. What begins as a family vacation quickly turns into an emotional quest through rainforests, mountains, and rivers as Paddington discovers secrets about his past — and about what it means to be family.
π️ Director Dougal Wilson: “It’s the most personal story for Paddington — and the biggest journey yet.”
π️ Key Details
π₯ Title: Paddington in Peru
π Release Date (UK): November 8, 2024
π U.S. Release: Likely early 2025
π¬ Director: Dougal Wilson (his feature debut!)
π️ Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
π¨ Style: Live-action with CGI Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw)
π Returning Cast
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π» Ben Whishaw – as the voice of Paddington Bear
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☕ Hugh Bonneville – as Mr. Brown
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π¨ Madeleine Harris & Samuel Joslin – as Judy and Jonathan Brown
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π Julie Walters – as Mrs. Bird
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π¬ Imelda Staunton – as the voice of Aunt Lucy
✨ New Faces in the Jungle
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πΊπΈ Olivia Colman – as a mysterious nun with ties to Aunt Lucy's past
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π΅πͺ Antonio Banderas – as a riverboat captain helping the Browns navigate Peru
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π Carla Tous – as a local Peruvian character connected to Paddington’s roots
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π« Sally Hawkins, who previously played Mrs. Brown, has been replaced by Emily Mortimer
π Why Fans Are Excited
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πΎ It’s Paddington’s first trip back to his homeland
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πΆ Big action set pieces in the Amazon, Andes mountains, and Lima’s historic streets
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❤️ Emotional storyline focused on belonging, family, and finding home
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π· Director Dougal Wilson is known for making visually poetic and funny ads/music videos — this will feel fresh
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π§ And of course… marmalade chaos
π§ Did You Know?
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The film was shot in both the UK and Colombia, doubling as Peru
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Paddington is based on a 1958 British book, and has become a global symbol of kindness
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Paddington 2 has a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, and fans say it’s “one of the best sequels ever made”
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Olivia Colman’s character may hide a darker agenda beneath her sunny persona π
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