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Air Bud Returns: New Golden Retrievers Star in 2026 Film

9/26/2025

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Air Bud Returns casts Charlie and Summer as new golden retrievers.
Director Robert Vince praised Charlie and Summer for presence, personality, and basketball skills.
Filming begins on October 1, 2025, in Vancouver. A summer 2026 release is planned. The plot follows Jacob, a 12-year-old chasing basketball stardom after moving into his father's childhood home, meeting a stray golden retriever named Buddy.

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Story summary

Air Bud Returns casts Charlie and Summer as new golden retrievers.
Director Robert Vince praised Charlie and Summer for presence, personality, and basketball skills.
Filming begins on October 1, 2025, in Vancouver. A summer 2026 release is planned. The plot follows Jacob, a 12-year-old chasing basketball stardom after moving into his father's childhood home, meeting a stray golden retriever named Buddy.