Paddington 2 Charms Audiences with Heartwarming Message of Kindness

In November 2025, Netflix added the beloved film Paddington 2 to its streaming library, offering viewers a heartwarming and delightful cinematic experience. The sequel to the 2014 hit Paddington follows the titular, marmalade-loving bear as he settles into his new family, the Browns, in London, intent on bringing joy and good cheer to everyone he meets.

However, Paddington's plans are derailed when he is framed for a robbery and placed in jail. The film then follows Paddington and his family as they work to find the real criminal and exonerate the innocent bear. Paddington 2 has been praised for its meticulous care in crafting the visuals, production design, and world-building, as well as the story, characters, and the film's overall message.

Notably, the film has achieved a remarkable 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that nearly every critic who reviewed it was enamored with the charming and heartwarming narrative. Additionally, the performance of Hugh Grant as the villainous Phoenix Buchanan has been singled out for its delightful and diabolical nature, with some critics feeling that he stole the entire film. Paddington 2's ability to blend silly slapstick humor with wry wit that appeals to both children and adults has contributed to its broad, all-ages appeal.