Tadeo Jones 4 (officially titled Tadeo Jones y la Lámpara Maravillosa or Tad and the Magic Lamp) is indeed scheduled for release in 2026 and will center on a time travel adventure. According to early plot details:
The Catalyst: After Tadeo accidentally unleashes an ancient spell from a magic lamp, the Mummy (Momia) makes a wish to travel to the past.
The Mission: This wish sends Tadeo, Sara, and their friends back in time. They must find a way to return to the present to prevent the world as they know it from being altered.
Narrative Goals: The time travel mechanic will be used to revisit historical periods and significant settings from the previous three films (such as Paititi and King Midas’s tomb) through a mix of direct travel and flashbacks.
Key Dates: The film is currently slated for a wide theatrical release in Spain and France on August 26, 2026.
Produced by Lightbox Animation Studios and directed by Enrique Gato, the movie aims to balance its traditional globe-trotting action with a deeper focus on Tad's evolution into a leader.