Studiocanal, Nickelodeon and award-winning producer David Heyman will collaborate on the new animation. 

Actor Ben Whishaw (Paddington 1 & 2) will reprise his role as the voice of the beloved title character in the new CG-animated series, which follows the adventures of a younger Paddington. ‘Paddington’ (working title) will air on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide in 2020, while local broadcast partners will be secured in France, Canada, China and Japan.

Fully animated in 3D, the new series sees a younger Paddington writing to Aunt Lucy from Windsor Gardens. Each episode will open and close with Paddington’s letters as he tells Aunt Lucy what he has learned about life through the day’s new and exciting adventure. The series will invite a new generation of fans into Paddington’s world full of heart, kindness, slapstick humour, fun and generosity.

“We can’t wait to welcome Paddington, one of the world’s most beloved characters, to our global Nickelodeon family with a series that will take him on fun and exciting new adventures, while staying true to his original heartfelt charm and spirit,” said Layla Lewis, SVP global acquisitions and content partnerships, Nickelodeon.

Executive producer David Heyman added: “It is a joy to bring this uniquely life-enhancing bear to a whole new audience of younger children. We are thrilled that the inimitably brilliant Ben Whishaw will continue to voice Paddington, and we are excited to be collaborating with the vibrant and dynamic animation team at Blue Zoo, working from scripts by the wonderfully talented screenwriting team Foster and Lamont. With producers Karen Davidsen and Simon Quinn, we’re all set for a glorious new chapter for Paddington.”

Paddington 3 is also in development with Studiocanal and Heyday.