ThePaddingtonfranchise is confirmed to continue with a fourth movie and a television series following the upcoming release ofPaddington in Peru. The third installment is coming to theaters in the U.K. in November, followed by a U.S. theatrical release in January. Paddington’s next adventure takes him away from the previous movies' setting in London as he goes to Peru to visit Aunt Lucy, along with the Brown family, only to end up on a quest searching for her.
While speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Françoise Guyonnet, the CEO of StudioCanal, shared that“We are also working on a new TV series and a new movie to come in 2027, ’28.”2028 will mark the 70th anniversary of Paddington, with the character first appearing in the children’s bookA Bear Called Paddingtonby Michael Bond in 1958. With both projects still in the early stages of development, no additional plot or character details have been revealed yet.
What This Means For The Paddington Franchise
Paddington In PeruIs Not An Ending
Guyonet’s update confirms thatPaddington in Peruwill not be the end of the titular bear’s story. The third movie will likely provide closure for Paddington’s next adventure as he searches for Aunt Lucy, but it may leave some storylines open to pave the way for the next sequel. Ben Whishaw will likely return to voice Paddington in the fourth movie, along with other key cast members reprising their roles, although some may be recast if they choose to step away from the franchise asSally Hawkins did before Paddington 2.
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IfPaddington 4meets its intended release year of 2027 or 2028,there will be a shorter wait between the third and fourth movies than there was between the second and third installments.Paddington 2debuted in 2017, whilePaddington in Peruwill not be releaseduntil late 2024 and early 2025. As for the television series, it remains to be seen if it will be live-action as the movies are, or if it will be animated in the spirit of previousPaddingtontelevision series.
Our Take On Paddington 4 & A TV Series News
The Franchise Additions Can Work With One Condition
WithPaddington 2considered an all-time great movie, the third installment was already going to have a difficult time living up to its predecessor. With yet another sequel and a television series in the works,I worry about the franchise’s ability to sustain the high quality of the two previous movies. At the same time, Paddington has existed for nearly 70 years and has not lost his appeal. IfPaddington in Perucan maintain the quality of the 2014 and 2017 movies, I will be more optimistic about the future of thePaddingtonfranchise.
Paddington
ThePaddingtonfranchise is a beloved film and television series based on the character Paddington Bear, created by British author Michael Bond. The franchise began with the 2014 filmPaddington, which follows the adventures of a polite Peruvian bear who finds a home with the Brown family in London. The series is known for its heartwarming storytelling, charming humor, and its themes of kindness, family, and adventure. The success of the films has led to sequels, a television series, and an upcoming third film, making Paddington a staple of modern family entertainment.
