Paddington in Peru's cast includes the return of Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin, while Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Emily Mortimer (replacing Sally Hawkins) debut.

Now, with early reviews in, Paddington in Peru has debuted to 94% on Rotten Tomatoes with 18 reviews, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter. While this is an incredibly strong score, it's still the lowest of the franchise so far. The first film has a 97% score, followed by the sequel's near-perfect 99%. Check out the full post below:

What Paddington 3's Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Movie

It's Strong, But Still A Franchise-Low

Paddington in Peru's Rotten Tomatoes score means that audiences are in for another fun and heartwarming adventure that, while enjoyable, much not quite match the charm or wit of its predecessors. Reviews once again praise the third movie's wholesome appeal, with moments of humor and warmth that audiences will appreciate, though some feel it lacks the distinct magic of the first two movies. Relocating Paddington from London to Peru introduces some fresh scenery, but has also slightly divided critics, with many describing the movie as a solid, if slightly less enchanting, threequel.

Released in 2015, the first Paddington film was praised for bringing the beloved children's character into the 21st century without sacrificing any of his essential charm. However, it's the sequel that holds a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and is widely considered the better movie, perfectly balanced with heartwarming family fare that is enjoyable for all ages. Released in 2017, Paddington 2 held a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score until a single negative review was ed in 2021.

Our Take On Paddington 3's Rotten Tomatoes Score

It Falls Short Of Its Own Lofty Standards

With its first two films, the Paddington franchise set an exceptionally high standard of excellence for the third film to live up to. That being said, even though it occasionally falls short of its own lofty standards, Paddington in Peru reviews are still overwhelmingly positive, once again praising its warmth, humor, and wholesome appeal. Overall, Paddington in Peru appears to deliver another heartwarming adventure for all ages, proving that even when it falls short of its own lofty standards, the beloved bear can still win over audiences with ease.

Paddington in Peru releases in the United Kingdom on November 8 and in the United States on January 17.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes