Who's Involved:
Brendan Gleeson, Sally Hawkins, David Heyman, Hugh Grant, Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Paul King, Peter Capaldi, Simon Farnaby, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin
Release Date:
Friday, January 12, 2018 In Theaters (Nationwide)
Age Rating: Parental Guidance Suggested MPA
for some action and mild rude humor
for some action and mild rude humor
Runtime: N/A
Language: English
Paddington 2 Plot: What's it about?
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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Paddington 2 Cast List & Characters
Ben Whishaw ... role: Paddington (voice)
Julie Walters ... role: Mrs. Bird
Jim Broadbent ... role: Mr. Gruber
Imelda Staunton ... role: Aunt Lucy (voice)
Hugh Grant ... role: Phoenix Buchanan
Brendan Gleeson ... role: Knuckles McGinty
Peter Capaldi ... role: Mr. Curry
Sally Hawkins ... role: Mary Brown
Hugh Bonneville ... role: Henry Brown
Samuel Joslin ... role: Jonathan Brown
Madeleine Harris ... role: Judy Brown
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Paddington 2 Crew and Production Team
A look at the Paddington 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul King previously directed Wonka, Paddington and Time's Fool. The film's writer Paul King penned Wonka, Peter Pan In Scarlet and Time's Fool.
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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.
Paddington 2 Filming Timeline
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— Paddington 2 entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Post-Production status.
Filming completed; footage being edited; music being composed and recorded; sound and visual effects being added.
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— The film entered Pre-Production status.
Production starts October 2016 in the UK.Key cast and crew being hired; budget and production schedule finalized; shooting script approved.
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— The film entered Development status.
Paul King will return to write and direct the sequel to hit Paddington.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
Paddington 2 Release Date: When was the film released?
Paddington 2 was released nationwide on . 14 other films are opening on the same date, including Proud Mary, The Post and The Commuter.
Other Paddington 2 Release Dates
- — Nationwide
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Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Ben Whishaw Actor3 appearances
- Hugh Bonneville Actor3 appearances
- Julie Walters Actor3 appearances
- David Heyman Producer2 appearances
- Imelda Staunton Actor2 appearances
- Jim Broadbent Actor2 appearances
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