Hi friends, how about a marmalade sandwich with tea on a chilly evening? Our favorite bear Paddington is back! Paddington in Peru (Paddington 3) is set to release in the UK in November 2024 and is doing great with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This third film is also continuing the super hit vibe of the first two films. It is set to release in the US on January 17, 2025, followed by Telugu dubbing in India. Kids and families in Hyderabad are planning to book tickets now. Let me take you on a little trip about this movie and its sweet magic, Paddington!
What's the story? Fun ride on Amazon!
In this film, our Paddington Bear goes to a “retired bear’s home” in Peru to meet his Aunt Lucy. But, Aunt Lucy is missing there! Then our Bear, along with the Brown family, starts a full-fledged adventure in the Amazon rainforest and the mountains of Peru. During this journey, a secret treasure mystery is also revealed, in Indiana Jones style! But, it is full of slapstick fun that will appeal to children and jokes that will make adults laugh. “The visuals are bright, the humor is quirky,” wrote Digital Spy, which means that this film is like a fun tiger for everyone! Some critics said, “It’s not as perfect as Paddington 2 (99%) or the first Paddington (97%).” “It lacks a bit of charm, lacking a London vibe,” said Empire Review. But, with a rating of 93% (latest update), this movie is fully entertaining the family audience. It is guaranteed that children will laugh and adults will leave the theater smiling!
Who is there? Star team!
Ben Whishaw is showing his sweet magic again as the voice of Paddington, and the heart will melt like jelly when you hear his tone! Hugh Bonneville (Henry Brown), Julie Walters (Mrs. Bird), Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin are back as the Brown family. This time, Emily Mortimer has joined as Mary Brown instead of Sally Hawkins. Olivia Colman (as the singing nun) and Antonio Banderas (as the treasure hunter Hunter Cabot) are super highlights in the new cast. “Olivia Colman is like buttered toast with marmalade in this movie,” a Rotten Tomatoes review funnyly wrote!
Dougal Wilson replaced director Paul King in this film, his first feature film. Some said “Paul King’s crazy visuals are missing,” but everyone praised Wilson for delivering a bright, fun adventure with Amazon locations. The script was written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont, adding gags that would appeal to kids and emotional touches for adults.
Box office talk, what’s the future?
Paddington (2014) grossed $282 million, and Paddington 2 (2017) grossed $228 million, making it a box office hit. Paddington in Peru has already grossed $177 million globally, and is on track to surpass Paddington 2’s $40 million mark in the US by March 2025. However, trade talk suggests that it will be tough to match the first two films’ global box office success.
Some critics have called it “a good threequel, but not as legendary as Paddington 2.” However, the Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus reads: “A fun, heartwarming adventure for family audiences!” StudioCanal has already announced that Paddington 4, a TV series, will be coming in 2028, meaning our bear is set to have even more adventures!
Conclusion: Full of fun with the family!
With a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, Paddington in Peru brings back our bear's sweet charm, funny gags, and heartwarming moments. Ben Whishaw's voice, a cast like Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas, and an Amazon adventure—all of these combine to make this film the perfect weekend treat for kids and families in 2025. Telugu fans can watch this film in IMAX, and in theaters like GVK One in Hyderabad, and have a fun time while eating murukkus! Wait for the release date, enjoy the marmalade fun with Paddington!