New “Paddington in Peru” Trailer Finds the Beloved Bear Preparing to Head to South America

August 6, 2024

The critically acclaimed and beloved Paddington trilogy is set to conclude with the beloved British bear’s biggest adventure yet.

Sony Pictures has just dropped an adorable teaser for the final film in the trilogy, the first new Paddington installment in 7 years since Paddington 2. The teaser finds Paddington attempting to get his passport photo taken, but it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. It’s brief, but the minute-plus sneak peek reminds viewers why this franchise has been so winning: Paddington is a lovely little bear, and his simple joys, including a delicious marmalade sandwich, always lead to big adventures.

In the new film, directed by Dougal Wilson, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) heads back to his native Peru to visit Aunt Lucy (voiced by Imelda Staunton), who is now living at the Home for Retired Bears. Paddington’s visit to Aunt Lucy becomes a thrilling adventure in the Amazon rainforest alongside the Brown Family.

Paddington in Peru includes new faces (and voices), including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman as The Reverand Mother, a nun with serious guitar skills, and Antonio Banderas’ boat captain Hunter Cabot. Hugh Bonneville returns as Mr. Brown, with Emily Mortimer stepping in to voice Mrs. Brown.

While plot details are still being kept secret, director Dougal Wilson said the third film will explore Paddington’s origins and how he came to be rescued and live in London. “There’s a lot of missing information about what happens before that, and we thought for the third film it would be very appropriate for him to return to Peru, but this time taking his London friends and community with him and have an adventure there and, in doing so, fill in some of the missing pieces.”

Check out the trailer below. Paddington in Peru hits theaters on January 17, 2025.