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 2024 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 June 2024, 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. However, 2025 isn’t that far away now.
Check Out The Paddington In Peru Trailer
Are you ready to travel the world with Paddington? The Paddington in Peru trailer has finally dropped, and we get our first look into the world of everyone’s favorite bear as he heads back to his roots in Peru, along with some old and new faces joining his adventure.
The Paddington In Peru Cast
Previously, Paddington in Peru's cast was a total mystery. But thankfully, we have plenty of news about it now. Here is who you can expect to see – and hear:
Ben Whishaw as Paddington Brown
Ben Whishaw will be returning as the voice of the adorable Paddington.
The actor has also appeared in movies like Bright Star, I’m Not There, and more, and also has done plenty of stage productions, such as Hamlet.
Imelda Staunton as Aunt Lucy
Imelda Staunton, will reprise the role of Aunt Lucy, according to the Variety article from October 2023 up above. The actress has appeared in various roles, like the Harry Potter movies, her time on The Crown and more.
Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown
Hugh Bonneville will be back as Henry Brown. The actor is primarily known for his role in Downton Abbey, but has appeared in movies like Notting Hill, The Monuments and more.
Emily Mortimer as Mary Brown
Emily Mortimer will be making her Paddington in Peru debut as Mary Brown, according to Deadline. She is known for her role in The Newsroom, as well as movies like Scream 3, The Pink Panther, Mary Poppins Returns and Relic, among others. The role was previously played by Sally Hawkins but she stepped down.
Madeleine Harris as Judy Brown
Madeleine Harris will be back as Judy Brown. The actress has appeared in television shows like The White Queen, Man Down, Father Brown and Casualty, alongside the Paddington films.
Samuel Joslin as Jonathan "J-Dog" Brown
Samuel Joslin will be back as Jonathan “J-Dog” Brown in Paddington in Peru. The actor appeared in The Impossible, as well as the TV show Houdini & Doyle.
Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird
Julie Walters will be back as Mrs. Bird in Paddington in Peru. The actress has appeared in a variety of films, such as the Harry Potter movies, Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Wild Rose, Brooklyn, Before You Go and many more.
Jim Broadbent as Samuel Gruber
Jim Broadbent will be back as Samuel Gruber in Paddington in Peru. The actor has also appeared in movies such as Another Year, Brooklyn, The Duke, Bridget Jones’s Baby, The Young Victoria and more.
Olivia Colman as The Reverend Mother
The Deadline article regarding Emily Mortimer also confirmed several new additions to the Paddington in Peru cast. Olivia Colman will play The Reverend Mother. The actress has appeared in shows like Fleabag, Beautiful People, Peep Show, The Crown, The Night Manager and many more movies as well.
Antonio Banderas as Hunter Cabot
Deadline also gave us news that Antonio Banderas would play Hunted Cabot in Paddington in Peru. The actor has appeared in movies like The Mask of Zorro, Philadelphia, Law of Desire, Pain and Glory and more.
Carla Tous as Gina Cabot
Rachel Zeglar was initially going to play Gina Cabot, but due to her participation in the SAG-AFTRA strike, she was unable to film, and was replaced by newcomer Carla Tous, who will play Gina Cabot, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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 the trailer dropping we know 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 regarding Carla Tous’ casting. Hailing from a background of music videos and commercials, Wilson will be cutting his long-form narrative teeth with this beloved franchise. 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.
The first two Paddington films were co-written and directed by Paul King. 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.
In fact, King himself even commented on the new film in an interview with TotalFilm, comparing it to a surprising indie movie that was nominated for Best Picture in 2024 – Triangle of Sadness, specifically the “third act” of the film. Now this just makes me more excited to see this movie.
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.
