Paddington (film series)

Paddington is a British live-action animated comedy film series based on the character Paddington Bear created by British author Michael Bond. It revolves around a kind-hearted and polite, yet accident-prone young bear from Darkest Peru who finds a home with the Brown family in London. The films are produced by StudioCanal, in collaboration with Heyday Films (on the first two films) and other production partners.

The first film, Paddington (2014), was directed by Paul King. It was followed by Paddington 2 (2017), which built on the success of the first film. Both films were commercially successful. A third installment, Paddington in Peru, was released on November 8, 2024 with Dougal Wilson taking over from King as director, making his feature directorial debut. The series has been credited with revitalizing family cinema and remains popular with audiences of all ages. The success of the films has also led to spawning an animated television series, an opening short segment at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and an upcoming stage musical.