Overview

• Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment opened submissions on August 8 at airbud.com seeking the canine to headline Air Bud Returns
• Entrants are eligible to win various prizes as the film’s release nears, including official Air Bud jerseys and a trip to the Hollywood premiere
• Robert Vince, creator of the original Air Bud, returns as writer and director for the 15th installment due in theaters summer 2026
• Birds & Animals Unlimited will handle training for the winning dog and coordinate its appearances in promotional events and fan experiences
• Air Bud Returns follows 12-year-old Jacob and a neglected golden retriever named Buddy as they team up to heal, unite a misfit basketball squad and chase a championship