Draft:Air Bud Returns

Air Bud Returns
Air Bud Returns
Directed by	Robert Vince
Written by	Robert Vince
Produced by	Robert Vince
Production; company	Air Bud Entertainment
Distributed by	Cineverse
Release date	2026;
Country	United States
Language	English

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Air Bud Returns is an upcoming American sports comedy-drama film written and directed by Robert Vince. It is the 15th film in the Air Bud series.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States by Cineverse in 2026.

Production

In July 2025, Cineverse announced that they were developing a new film in the Air Bud series, titled Air Bud Returns with Robert Vince writing, directing, and producing. Vince served as a producer on all of the previous Air Bud films.^[1]

Filming

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, in Fort Langley, British Columbia.^[1]

Release

Air Bud Returns is scheduled to be released in theatres in the United States by Cineverse in 2026, making it the first in the Air Bud franchise to be theatrically released since its sequel, Golden Receiver in 1998.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Earl, William (July 24, 2025). "'Air Bud Returns': 15th Film in Franchise, From Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment, Eyes 2026 Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2025.

[AirBud-1] Earl, William (July 24, 2025). "'Air Bud Returns': 15th Film in Franchise, From Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment, Eyes 2026 Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2025.

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