A special little bear and his marmalade sandwiches are back, as Paddington 3 has officially been released in the UK.
Paddington in Peru sees the famous furry character return to the jungle of Peru to reconnect with Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears, and he’s taking the Browns with him.
However, when they arrive after their long journey, the Reverend Mother (Olivia Coleman) in charge of the retirement home reveals Aunt Lucy is missing.
Paddington and the Browns then begin their journey across the Peruvian jungle as they try to find her (discovering some hidden treasures from Paddington’s past along the way).
Why is there a new Mrs Brown in Paddington 3?
Those who have been eagerly awaiting for the new instalment of Paddington to be released have probably noticed Sally Hawkins is no longer part of the cast.
Hawkins, who has also starred in Wonka and The Shape of Water has played the role of Mrs Brown in the last two Paddington films.
However, in the latest film, the 43-year-old has been recast – but she recently revealed it was her decision not to return as she felt it was "the right time" to depart from the franchise.
Hawkins told Variety this summer: "For me, it’s felt the right time to hand the reins over to another, and one can’t get much better than the truly wonderful Emily Mortimer; she is extraordinarily special.
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"I am, and will always be, in love with Paddington’s world. I already greatly miss my on and off-screen family.
"The experience of making the first two films has truly been some of the best and most creative times I’ve had in the world of film. They both gave me so much joy. I will forever hold them so very close to my heart indeed."
Hawkins has been replaced by Emily Mortimer who is known for her roles in Mary Poppins Returns and Lovely & Amazing.
Hugh Bonneville who plays Mr Brown in Paddington told Digital Spy: "We're not pretending it's anything other than a straight swap.
"There has not been a hideous divorce or anything. Emily just seemed like a perfect fit."
Paddington 3 full cast list – who is in it?
- Ben Whishaw - Paddington
- Hugh Bonneville - Henry Brown
- Emily Mortimer - Mary Brown
- Madeleine Harris - Judy Brown
- Samuel Joslin - Jonathan Brown
- Julie Walters - Mrs Bird
- Jim Broadbent - Samuel Gruber
- Olivia Colman - The Reverend Mother
- Antonio Banderas - Hunter Cabot
- Imelda Staunton - Aunt Lucy
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When does Paddington 3 come out?
Paddington in Peru will be released in UK cinemas today - Friday, November 8, 2024.
The film will run for just over one hour and 46 minutes.
It will then be released in US cinemas on January 17, 2025.
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