How does the Paddington In Peru post-credits scene set up a potential Paddington 4 film? Speculations explored

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Paddington in Peru. Reader discretion is advised.

Paddington in Peru is the latest chapter in Paddington's journey, which shows him going back to his roots in Peru. After staying away from his Aunt Lucy for a long time, he suddenly receives a letter detailing her current situation. Worried, he plans to return to the South American country to meet his aunt. As always, the Brown family joins him. However, their adventure takes some strange turns that he does not anticipate.

While in Peru, Paddington and the Brown family meet the Reverend Mother and Hunter Cabot, who offer them help. However, they eventually show their true colors. Unlike them, the kind-hearted bear finds what he is looking for. Toward the end of Paddington in Peru, the bear meets his Aunt and learns how and where she found him. He also meets a group of bears, who later visit him in London.

After the credits start rolling, Paddington in Peru reveals a few more details about their lives after returning to London. It sets up a potential next chapter. Phoenix Buchanan reappears in the film's mid-credit scene, hoping to cast the bears from Peru in his next musical. So, if there's another installment, it could bring back the rivalry—or perhaps a friendship—between Paddington and Phoenix to the screen.

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Paddington In Peru: What do the post-credit scenes reveal?

Paddington In Peru shows the bear leaving London to find his Aunt Lucy after receiving a worrying letter about her. He arrives in Peru with his adopted Brown family to reunite with his aunt. On their journey, they meet some selfish visitors. Clarissa tricks them into believing Lucy is unwell, while Hunter cons them as they head toward El Dorado. Hunter hopes to use Paddington's bracelet to reach this mystical land and seize the treasure. Clarissa has similarly selfish motives.

While they fail in their missions, Paddington succeeds. The third chapter continues the franchise's tradition of good-natured drama, leading to a sweet final note where good wins over evil. This time, that happens as Paddington meets his aunt and learns about his origins from a local orangery. He also bonds with other bears who live in Peru, and they later visit him in London.

The film's final few moments depict these bears roaming around the city and naming themselves after the local train stations. After this lovely ending, the bears appear in a surprise mid-credit scene as they join Paddington to meet his old friend, Phoenix Buchanan. Hearing them excitedly mention their names, Pheonix starts planning his next play.

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Will there be Paddington 4? Speculations explored

After Paddington in Peru ends, an extra mid-credit scene shows Paddington reuniting with Phoenix Buchanan. He brings along new pals during this visit. Phoenix sees it as a great opportunity to create his new production. He is hopeful that he will soon be released from prison. So, he takes inspiration from Paddington's new bear family to develop his new production. This scene raises hopes for a new chapter as it shows Paddington and Phoenix in a new light.

Phoenix, who received a 10-year prison sentence in Paddington 2, has been in prison for a while. Paddington, on the other hand, has learned about his origins and found a new family. It would be interesting to see them cross paths once again and develop their relationship, perhaps in a new direction. The third chapter has already teased the viewers with Paddington's newfound camaraderie with his bear family. So, a potential Paddington 4 could explore it further.

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