Two golden retrievers — named Charlie and Summer — will costar as Buddy, the titular character in the upcoming Air Bud Returns sequel after winning “The Search for the Next Air Bud” auditions. Air Bud Entertainment whittled the thousands of submitted dogs to 30 finalists before choosing a final four. “Your golden retriever will carry on the legacy of the original Air Bud. Congratulations!”Air Bud Returns will follow 12-year-old Jacob and a golden retriever. Cineverse’s Air Bud Returns — which begins filming Oct. 1 in Vancouver, Canada — is scheduled for a fall 2026 theatrical release.