Paddington 2 is already charming the rainboots off audiences in the UK, but for those of us living Stateside, the wait is almost over. The sequel follows the adorable Paddington (Ben Whishaw) working odd jobs to make enough money to buy an antique pop-up book for his Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton), but when a washed-up actor (Hugh Grant) discovers that the book is worth a fortune, he steals it and frames Paddington. Now it’s up to Paddington’s family to exonerate the bear and get back the book.

Paddington was one of the most downright delightful surprises of 2015, and by all accounts, the sequel follows suit. Paddington 2 landed in theaters overseas earlier this month, and it's currently sitting pretty with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and earning a whole lot of love from audiences. Plus, if we're not going to get to watch Nicole Kidman hamming it up as the villain this time around, Hugh Grant hamming it up is a pretty good consolation.

Paddington’s return to the big screen was again helmed by BAFTA-nominated director Paul King (Paddington) from a script written by King and Simon Farnaby. The film also stars Brendan Gleeson, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and Peter Capaldi. Paddington 2 opens in the UK on November 10th and in the U.S. on January 12, 2018. Check out the new trailer below.

Here's the official synopsis:

Following the worldwide hit “Paddington,” one of the most successful family films of all time, this much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington (Ben Whishaw) happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes.

 

While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.