Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment have launched a nationwide talent search to find the next golden retriever to star as Air Bud in the upcoming film, “ Air Bud Returns .”

Beginning this August, dog owners across the U.S. are invited to submit their purebred golden retrievers for a chance to carry on the legacy of the beloved canine star. Submissions can be made through the official Air Bud website , and all entrants will be eligible to win a variety of prizes as the film’s release nears — including official “Air Bud” jerseys and a trip to the Hollywood premiere.

Variety exclusively reported in July that “Air Bud Returns” was in development and slated for a summer 2026 theatrical release. It will be written and directed by Robert Vince, who founded ABE. Vince was a producer on al

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