In this tumultuous and troubling 2025, Paddington—the cheery and polite British bear in the red bucket hat and blue duffle coat—is the hero we need. In Paddington in Peru, he continues to be a wonderfully amusing and charming beacon of light.

The third installment of the franchise invites us to call the famous, furry Londoner by his bear name. Here’s what “Paddington in Peru” has got that superhero flicks should have but usually don’t: a title song. With lyrics.

His name is Paddington, and for close to seven decades, this tiny London-based bear has delighted discerning young readers with his extreme politeness, his propensity for getting into misadventures and his loyalty to family and friends.