Paddington in Peru: Will “Marmalade” Be Mentioned More Than 3.5 Times?

The beloved children’s character Paddington Bear has a well-known fondness for marmalade sandwiches. As the marmalade-loving bear from “darkest Peru” prepares for his third big screen adventure in Paddington in Peru, hitting theaters in late 2024, many fans are wondering how often Paddington’s favorite food will get mentioned.

Previous Films Set the Bar

In the first two Paddington films, references to marmalade were plentiful. The 2014 film featured six mentions of the sticky orange preserve, while the sequel upped the ante with eight references. Paddington’s marmalade habit is clearly well-established in the movies’ canon.

With the upcoming film seeing Paddington return to Peru after over 50 years away, it seems reasonable to expect his passion for marmalade to feature prominently in the story. After all, Paddington was introduced to marmalade by his Aunt Lucy when he still lived in Peru as a cub. A homecoming to Peru could inspire poignant reflections on Paddington’s introduction to his beloved snack.

Potential for Increased Usage

Several factors indicate the potential for more marmalade mentions in Paddington in Peru. Firstly, the movie’s extended runtime will provide more opportunity to reference Paddington’s favorite food. At 103 minutes, it will be substantially longer than the first two films.

Secondly, the exotic South American setting could lend itself well to jokes and gags about Paddington struggling to find marmalade. Peru may not be quite as well-stocked with the British delicacy as Paddington is accustomed to.

Finally, without the familiarity of British life, Paddington could increase his marmalade consumption to feel closer to home.

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Why StudioCanal Could Show Restraint

However, the filmmakers may opt to show some restraint with the marmalade references to keep the jokes from going stale. Recycled gags about Paddington’s favorite food could start to feel tired after two previous films.

The marmalade mentions will likely need to feel organic rather than forced into the story artificially. Paddington’s appreciation for the citrusy preserve should emerge naturally from the plot and character moments.

Too many marmalade references could also distract from the film’s setting in Peru. With Paddington returning to his homeland for the first time, the filmmakers will want to showcase the diverse landscapes and cultural elements of Peru. An overabundance of marmalade jokes could undercut the sense of place.

The Verdict: Over 3.5 Seems Likely

While the filmmakers may exercise some discretion, it is probably unrealistic to expect fewer than four marmalade references in Paddington in Peru. Paddington’s love for the sticky citrus spread is too deeply ingrained in his character identity. For Paddington to return home to Peru without his favorite snack featuring prominently would feel off-brand.

Look for at least four mentions but perhaps not significantly more. The writers will likely want to show some versatility in their jokes and not lean too heavily on one gag. In the end, expect Paddington’s devotion to marmalade to be reaffirmed but not to the point of tedium. Subtlety will be key to keeping the marmalade references fresh rather than repetitive.