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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% 9%

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.

  • B
    Ben Whishaw

    ... Paddington (voice)

    Paddington in Peru, Cloud Atlas

  • J
    Julie Walters

    ... Mrs. Bird

    Paddington in Peru, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    ... Mr. Gruber

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

  • I
    Imelda Staunton

    ... Aunt Lucy (voice)

    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Paddington in Peru

  • Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant

    ... Phoenix Buchanan

    Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, The Gentlemen

  • Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson

    ... Knuckles McGinty

    Joker: Folie à Deux, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

  • P
    Peter Capaldi

    ... Mr. Curry

    The Suicide Squad, Paddington

  • S
    Sally Hawkins

    ... Mary Brown

    Bring Her Back, Godzilla: King of the Monsters

  • H
    Hugh Bonneville

    ... Henry Brown

    Downton Abbey 3, Paddington in Peru

  • S
    Samuel Joslin

    ... Jonathan Brown

    Paddington in Peru

  • 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
Producer
David Heyman

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

Completed

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

Post-Production

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

Pre-Production

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

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
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Also known as
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Language
English

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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 Post, Proud Mary and The Commuter.

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  • Set the MPAA rating to PG for some action and mild rude humor

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