Lionsgate Limited is bringing Paddington to 4K for the first time in the United States. The Paul King-directed family comedy was first released in 2014 and has resulted in two sequels. The new release also brings three upgrades that will change how audiences see the movie.
Based on the Paddington Bear books, the film tells a heartwarming story about the Peruvian talking bear who is taken in by a family in England. Voiced by Ben Whishaw, Paddington is pursued by a museum taxidermist, prompting the Brown family to protect him.
Check out the Paddington trailer below made for the new release:
What is included in the Paddington 4K UHD release?
The biggest upgrades Paddington is receiving are Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. On compatible HDR displays, Dolby Vision delivers a wider range of colors and brightness. Dolby Atmos provides rich, immersive audio on compatible sound systems. The release also includes a new SteelBook featuring artwork by BOND.
Those picking up the Paddington on physical media can check out the full list of special features below:
- 4K edition with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the first time in the U.S.
- SteelBook art by BOND
- Meet the Characters (legacy special feature)
- When a Bear Comes to Stay (legacy special feature)
- From Page to Screen (legacy special feature)
- “Shine” Lyric Music Video (legacy special feature)
- The Making of “Shine” with Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams (legacy special feature)
- Theatrical Trailer (legacy special feature)
- Please Look After This Bear (Lionsgate limited extra)
Besides Whishaw, the film stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Nicole Kidman. Paddington remains one of Paul King’s most critically acclaimed movies, second only to its sequel. On Rotten Tomatoes, Paddington has a 96% rating based on over 160 reviews. It is produced by David Heyman, Rosie Alison, Jeffery Clifford, and Alexandra Ferguson. Meanwhile, Paddington 4 recently added an Oscar-nominated writer to co-write the screenplay.
Paddington will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital formats on November 10, 2026. Those interested in getting a copy can pre-order it from Lionsgate Limited for $44.99.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
