Paddington in Peru marks the latest entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. However, Paddington Bear has been around a lot longer than that, with the character making his debut in the pages of British author Michael Bond's 1958 book titled A Bear Called Paddington. Since then, the marmalade-loving bear has appeared in various television shows and a feature film series, which see him getting into all kinds of mischief with the Brown family.
But Paddington isn't the only loveable character who has carved out a place for himself in the hearts and minds of audiences of all ages. Others that come to mind are Peter Rabbit, Postman Pat, and the entire Peanuts gang. With that in mind, here's a list of movies and television shows to check out if you love Paddington and where to watch them on streaming services like Netflix and Max.
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Although Peter Rabbit only made his live-action film debut in 2018, the character has actually been around much longer than Paddington. The mischievous bunny was introduced to the world in the 1902 Beatrix Potter novel The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Due to his popularity, the character transcended time and eventually found himself in a feature film voiced by James Corden. The aptly titled Peter Rabbit follows the titular bunny and his garden-dwelling pals as they try to infiltrate the vegetable garden of the next-door neighbor, Mr. McGregor. Their antics soon grab the attention of the kind-hearted Bea (Rose Byrne), who is inspired by Peter and his buddies in the most unexpected way.
Despicable Me (2010)
While the origins of Despicable Me aren't as deep as Paddington, the relatively new-to-the-scene characters have definitely made their mark in pop culture. With four movies in the Despicable Me franchise (and counting), the story follows Gru, who plans to prove his worth as a supervillain by stealing the Moon. After several failed attempts (and with the help of his hilarious Minions), Gru decides to foster three girls, Margo, Edith, and Angus, and use them as part of his scheme. But as the trio warms Gru's despicable heart, his plans to steal the Moon fall by the wayside, leaving his reputation as a villain in question.
Minions (2015)
After Despicable Me and its sequel hit screens, it seemed only natural that the Minions got their own namesake movie. Minions serves as somewhat of an origin story for the little yellow henchmen who spent decades trying to find a master to serve long before they found a home with Gru. After their antics resulted in the demise of several villains/dangerous creatures, Kevin, Stuart, and Bob decide to venture out into the world in search of the perfect "big boss." They eventually head to Villain Con, where they meet Scarlet Overkill, who tasks them with stealing the crown belonging to the Queen of England.
The Peanuts Movie (2015)
Also making their debut before Paddington, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang were brought to life in the 1950 comic strip created by Charles Schulz. In 2015, the characters headed to the big screen for a new adventure in The Peanuts Movie, which was filled with all the familiar antics that made the comic strip popular to begin with. While Snoopy busies himself with writing a novel, Charlie Brown does his best to impress the Little Red Head girl. His attempts are mostly futile, but in true Peanuts fashion, and with the help of his best friend Linus, Charlie Brown does not give up.
Wallace & Gromit (1989)
The British claymation series Wallace & Gromit might not have been on the must-watch radar for a lot of folks back in the day. So, if you didn't manage to catch an episode or two, now is the perfect time to check out all the silliness. The series follows a slightly eccentric inverter named Wallace, who lives with his trusty canine companion, Gromit. The pair often find themselves getting into trouble and saving the day all in one (approximately) 30-minute episode. What makes this show different is that Wallace does all the talking while Gromit remains silent. He uses body language and facial expressions to convey his feelings.
Postman Pat (1981)
Besides having a super catchy theme song that pretty much sums up the premise of this series, Postman Pat encourages everyone to be kind and helpful. Admittedly, the series is largely targeted at kids. But that doesn't mean grown-ups can't take a trip down nostalgia lane with this show. Each episode follows postman Patrick Clifton as he works his mail delivery route in Greendale Valley with his loyal black and white cat Jess by his side. However, Pat does a lot more than deliver mail. He often helps the villagers with any little dilemmas they might be experiencing, like car trouble or finding a lost sheep.
The Snoopy Show (2021)
Consisting of three seasons so far, The Snoopy Show is a must-watch for Peanuts fans. Each episode, which is broken up into three story segments, features the titular beagle and his best friend Woodstock as they go in search of fun and adventure, which includes pretending to be a World War II pilot, starting a summer camp, and more. At the same time, we get to see Charlie Brown, Sally, Linus, Lucy, Franklin, and the others in their own little stories. Whether it's a Valentine's Day arc or another day on the baseball field, the Peanuts gang does not disappoint.
The Adventures of Paddington (2019)
There's no better show for fans of Paddington than a television series about Paddington! Consisting of three seasons, The Adventures of Paddington is the latest iteration of the beloved bear. Keeping with tradition, each episode follows Paddington in his day-to-day life with the Brown family in London. This includes visits to the doctor and getting on the nerves of his neighbor, Mr. Curry. And he never forgets to document his shenanigans in weekly letters to Aunt Lucy.
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