New Air Bud Dogs Get First Look Ahead of New Movie

The search for the next Air Bud is over.

A new Air Bud movie, titled Air Bud Returns, is currently in the works. Coming from Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment, the movie is being written and directed by Robert Vince and is expected to arrive at some point in 2026.

What do we know about the new Air Bud movie?

After receiving thousands of submissions from families all across the country, Air Bud Entertainment has now announced that two Golden Retrievers will play the titular canine in Air Bud Returns: Charlie and Summer.

Both dogs will undergo training with professional trainers before filming begins on October 1, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada.

Check out a first-look video introducing Air Bud fans to Charlie and Summer here (watch more trailers and clips):

“The Search for the Next Air Bud has been an incredible journey,” Vince said in a statement. “We weren’t just looking for well-trained dogs — we were looking for that special spark. Charlie and Summer had the presence, the personality, and yes, the basketball skills to make audiences believe in Buddy all over again. They carry the magic that made the original so unforgettable.”

A description of the forthcoming movie’s plot, via Variety, reads, “In Air Bud Returns, 12-year-old Jacob has always dreamt of being a star basketball player. After the passing of his father, that dream felt even more impossible. But everything changes when he and his mom move into his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield. There, Jacob discovers an original VHS of the ‘Air Bud’ movie in his father’s belongings and has a chance meeting of a stray golden retriever he names Buddy. Together, they embark on a journey of healing, unite a team of misfits, and chase a championship. Through it all, they learn to play from the heart, believe in each other, and always take the shot!”

Air Bud Returns arrives in Fall 2026.

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