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The much-loved and much-anticipated Kung Fu Panda franchise is back with a full-length feature film after 8 long years. Dream Works has released the trailer for the Kung Fu Panda 4 movie which will release on 8th March 2024 around the world. The movie was confirmed to be in production in 2022 and is now slated to release almost 2 years after it was confirmed.
For those of you who don’t know Kung Fu Panda film series follows the adventures of a clumsy Panda Po whose life changes when he finds out that he has been fated to become the Dragon Warrior and a leader to the band of warriors to protect his home, the Valley of Peace.
While the last feature film in the franchise was released in 2016, there have also been a few spin-off series that have been streaming on various OTT platforms between 2010 and 2023. Read on to know what Kung Fu Panda 4 will be about and what can be the watch order of the franchise for those who are new to it.
Kung Fu Panda 4: Trailer Dissection
Kung Fu Panda 4 is expected to be an adrenaline-packed ride as this time Master Shifu has asked Po to retire from the post of Dragon Warrior and become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Although Po tries to meditate but his focus goes to dinner and things go awry. Po now has to face a formidable new foe, The Chameleon who is a shape-shifting creature wanting to become the Warrior Dragon to master the valley.
Po sets out to conquer the challenge with the help of Zhen who is next in line to become the Dragon Warrior. To face Chameleon, Po assembles an army full of crooks and criminals whose leader is Han. Will Po be able to stop The Chameleon from possessing the Kung Fu of every master villain or will he lose power as well as peace of the valley altogether?
Watch the trailer here to get your first glimpse into the world of Kung Fu Panda 4.
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Kung Fu Panda 4: Cast & Crew
The Audio Cast includes old as well as new members.
- Jack Black for Po
- Viola Davis for The Chameleon
- Awkwafina for Zhen
- Ke Huy Quan for Han
- Angelina Jolie for Tigress
- Jackie Chan for Master Monkey
- David Cross for Master Crane
- Lucy Liu for Master Viper
- Seth Rogen for Master Mantis
- Dustin Hoffman for Master Shifu
- James Hong for Mr. Ping
- Bryan Cranston for Li
- Ian McShane for Tai Lung
The Kung Fu Panda 4 is directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine.
Kung Fu Panda Franchise: Watch Order
Kung Fu Panda began with a trilogy of movies that was released in 2008, 2011, and 2016. Other than the trilogy, there have been 4 spin-off series that streamed between 2010 and 2023. The 4th installment in the feature film series is slated to release in March 2024. For those who are new to the world of Kung Fu Panda, here is the watch order.
- Kung Fu Panda (6 June 2008) film
- Kung Fu Panda Holiday (24 November 2010) series
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (26 May 2011)
- Legends of Awesomeness (19 September 2011-22 June 2014) 3 seasons
- Kung Fu Panda 3 (29 January 2016)
- The Paws of Destiny (16 November 2018- 4 July 2019) series
- The Dragon Knight (14 July 2022-7 September 2023) 3 seasons
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (8 March 2024)
About the Kung Fu Panda Trilogy
Kung Fu Panda (IMDb- 7.6/10)
The life of Po, a clumsy panda is toppled overnight as he is chosen to be the Dragon Warrior of the Valley of Peace. Whether he is suitable or not gets tested as he goes up against the arch-enemy of the valley. Can Po overcome the challenge when he has no idea what to do?
Kung Fu Panda 2 (IMDb-7.2/10)
Po, who is now a designated Dragon Warrior has to stop the peacock villain from conquering China with his deadly new weapon. Po’s friends are by his side but things turn complicated when Po’s past comes knocking around. Is Po up to the challenges?
Kung Fu Panda 3 (IMDb-7.1/10)
Po, who now has ample experience as the Dragon Warrior goes up against two big threats- one of them being supernatural while the other being closer to home. Can he emerge out of this with double the strength?
So, if you want to watch Kung Fu Panda 4 in theatres next year, here is your chance to binge-watch the entire franchise before you go for the 4th movie in the summer of 2024. Happy Watching!
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