Overview

• Air Bud Entertainment named Charlie of Canton, Ohio, and Summer of San Diego as the winners to portray Buddy in Air Bud Returns.
• Producers said the nationwide search drew thousands of entries, narrowed to 30 finalists and then four before the final two were chosen.
• Both dogs will train with professional handlers before principal photography begins Oct. 1 in Vancouver, Canada.
• Cineverse is targeting a 2026 theatrical release, with outlets citing either summer or fall timing.
• Writer-director Robert Vince returns for the reboot, which stars Aydin Artis as Jacob in a boy-and-dog basketball story centered on healing and teamwork.