Paddington 2 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 1, 2018

Paddington 2

Release Date: Friday, January 12, 2018 Theaters

Director: Paul King

Starring: Ben Whishaw • Julie Walters • Jim Broadbent • Imelda Staunton • Hugh Grant

PG Comedy N/A

4.2 / 5

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Story finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief…

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Paddington 2.

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Ben Whishaw
... Paddington (voice)

Paddington in Peru, In the Heart of the Sea
J
Julie Walters
... Mrs. Bird

Paddington in Peru, Brave
Jim Broadbent
... Mr. Gruber

Jay Kelly, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
I
Imelda Staunton
... Aunt Lucy (voice)

Paddington in Peru, Maleficent
Hugh Grant
... Phoenix Buchanan

Two Weeks Notice, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Brendan Gleeson
... Knuckles McGinty

In the Heart of the Sea, Joker: Folie à Deux
P
Peter Capaldi
... Mr. Curry

The Suicide Squad, Benediction
S
Sally Hawkins
... Mary Brown

Bring Her Back, Wonka
H
Hugh Bonneville
... Henry Brown

Paddington in Peru, Downton Abbey 3
S
Samuel Joslin
... Jonathan Brown

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M
Madeleine Harris
... Judy Brown

Paddington in Peru

Crew Behind the Film

The Paddington 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Paul King last directed Wonka and Paddington. The film's writer Paul King last wrote Wonka and Peter Pan In Scarlet.

Director: Paul King
Screenwriters: Paul King
Simon Farnaby
Producer: David Heyman

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Heyday Films; StudioCanal

Production Details

What we know about the Paddington 2 movie production.

Key Facts

Paddington searches for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday.
The film is fully-financed by StudioCanal which will distribute it directly in its territories (the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand).
Based on a story by Paul King & Simon Farnaby.
Based on the series of children's books by Michael Bond.
Sequel to the 2014 film, which grossed $292 million worldwide.

Production Updates for Paddington 2

Nov 2017

Completed

Changed Paddington 2 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production starts October 2016 in the UK.

Oct 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paul King will return to write and direct the sequel to hit Paddington.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some action and mild rude humor
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Paddington 2 movie trailers and clips.

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Paddington 2 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 12, 2018. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including The Commuter, The Post and Proud Mary.