Paddington in Peru (2024)

6.6PG106 minDirector: Dougal Wilson

2024 film by Dougal Wilson

Paddington in Peru is a 2024 live-action animated adventure comedy film directed by Dougal Wilson and written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont. It is the third installment in the Paddington film series, which are based on the Paddington stories by Michael Bond. The film, a British-French-American co-production, stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington. The film follows Paddington and the Brown family as they return to Paddington's home country of Peru, where they travel through the jungle to find Aunt Lucy.

The film entered development in February 2021, and the title Paddington in Peru was announced in June 2022. It is the feature film debut of Wilson. Principal photography took place between July and October 2023, in the United Kingdom, Colombia and Peru.

Paddington in Peru was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom by StudioCanal on 8 November 2024 and in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on 14 February 2025. It grossed $211 million and received positive reviews from critics. A fourth film is in development.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Paddington in Peru about?
Paddington in Peru (2024) — Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
Is Paddington in Peru based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Paddington in Peru scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.