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Air Bud Returns: A Heartwarming Basketball Tale Premieres August 2026

2/3/2026

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Air Bud Returns premieres August 21, 2026, aligning with National Golden Retriever Day.
The film relaunches the Air Bud franchise and follows 13-year-old Jacob pursuing basketball after his father’s death.
He moves to Fernfield, finds a VHS tape of his father’s past with the original Air Bud, and befriends Buddy.
They form a team to compete in a Christmas tournament, directed by Robert Vince (director) with Tracy Ifeachor and Aydin Artis.

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Story summary

Air Bud Returns premieres August 21, 2026, aligning with National Golden Retriever Day.
The film relaunches the Air Bud franchise and follows 13-year-old Jacob pursuing basketball after his father’s death.
He moves to Fernfield, finds a VHS tape of his father’s past with the original Air Bud, and befriends Buddy.
They form a team to compete in a Christmas tournament, directed by Robert Vince (director) with Tracy Ifeachor and Aydin Artis.