Air Bud is looking to shoot for more success at the movie theater.

The franchise about a golden retriever who can play basketball returns in the upcoming film Air Bud Returns. Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment have announced the latest film in the family-friendly franchise will arrive with a wide theatrical release in summer 2026.

Air Bud Entertainment founder Robert Vince wrote and will direct the film. He previously produced all 14 other films in the franchise, and wrote and directed 10 of them.

“Air Bud Returns isn’t just another sequel or remake—it’s a unique story,” Vince said in a press release. “This movie will engage nostalgic Air Bud fans while introducing a new generation to the beloved basketball-playing golden retriever, Buddy. It builds upon the legacy of the OG Air Bud w

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