In Paddington 2, the lovable bear, Paddington, is framed for stealing a valuable book and sent to prison. All he wanted was to buy a special gift for his Aunt Lucy, but things go terribly wrong. Imagine if Paddington never got caught and had instead managed to buy the gift without any trouble. What would’ve happened?
One fan theory suggests that if Paddington hadn’t been framed, the film’s entire plot would be different. He wouldn’t have made so many new friends in prison or learned so many life lessons about kindness and justice. Maybe he would have found another way to help people and spread happiness.
A key moment in the film is when Paddington stands up for his friends and proves his innocence, showing the power of hope and friendship. This is the moment when Paddington truly becomes a hero, even without intending to.
But what if Paddington had stayed out of trouble and never been caught in the first place? Would he have still had the same adventures, or would the movie have been less exciting? A sequel or prequel could dive into more of Paddington’s earlier adventures, explaining how he ended up in London and made so many wonderful friends.