India, July 25 -- The beloved golden retriever Buddy, with a mean jump shot, is heading back to the big screen. Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment officially announced Air Bud Returns, marking a fresh revival of the beloved family franchise, reported Variety. The original Air Bud, released in 1997, introduced audiences to Buddy, the basketball-playing dog who proved even four-legged pups can play basketball. Since then, the Air Bud franchise has expanded to several different sports and multiple spin-offs. Air Bud Returns will mark the 15th film in the franchise.

Filmmaker Robert Vince, who helped shape the original series, is back at the helm. Vince, who wrote and directed ten previous entries in the franchise, will once again join Budd...