Prior to the release of the 2014 film Paddington, I had no feelings toward Paddington Bear, a character invented by the author Michael Bond in the 1950s who is

In this tumultuous and troubling 2025, Paddington—the cheery and polite British bear in the red bucket hat and blue duffle coat—is the hero we need. In Paddington in Peru, he continues to be a wonderfully amusing and charming beacon of light.

The third installment of the franchise invites us to call the famous, furry Londoner by his bear name. Here’s what “Paddington in Peru” has got that superhero flicks should have but usually don’t: a title song. With lyrics.