'Air Bud Returns' opens casting call to find basketball-loving golden retriever

A nationwide casting call has opened up to find the next golden retriever to star in the upcoming film Air Bud Returns.

Robert Vince, who created the Air Bud franchise and has produced all 14 of its films, made the announcement in a video shared to the official Air Bud TV YouTube channel on Friday.

The first Air Bud film was released in 1997 and starred Kevin Zegers.

Air Bud Returns comes to theaters in summer 2026.