Paddington in Peru (PG)

Britain's most loveable bear is back for another charming adventure, this time travelling deep into the South American rainforest.

Needing to break their routine, the Browns and Mrs. Bird join Paddington on a trip to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy, only for the Reverend Mother (Olivia Colman) who runs Lucy's retirement home to tell them she has vanished. With boat captain Hunter (Antonio Banderas) and his daughter Gina, they venture into the jungle, where a mythical monument stirs rumours of El Dorado, sparking greed and leading to yet another perilous and purely Paddington-esque caper.

While both director and writer have changed since his last outing, things remains whimsical and fun. Packed with jokes and cultural references from Indiana Jones to The Sound of Music, the story playfully nods to British eccentricities, all seen through the eyes of this lovable furry outsider. Whishaw and co are as exceptional as always, while franchise newcomers Colman and Banderas dive right in, creating colourfully bonkers characters who are equally hilarious.

It might not quite match Paddington 2 (at this point a modern classic) but it’s still a blast, for audiences young and old. And stay for the closing credit sequences!