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{{Infobox film
|Box title= ''Kung Fu Panda 3''
 
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| Title = Kung Fu Panda 3
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| Image = <gallery>
 
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| Directed by = {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}}<br />[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]
|Row 1 info= {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}}<ref name="wamg">[http://wearemoviegeeks.com/2012/09/kung-fu-panda-3-the-penguins-of-madagascar-how-to-train-your-dragon-2-3-turbo-among-dreamworks-animations-2013-2016-releases/ WeAreMovieGeeks.com - "KUNG FU PANDA 3 ... Among DreamWorks Animation's 2013–2016 Releases"] by Michelle McCue</ref><br /><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]</span><ref name="deadline">[http://deadline.com/2015/02/kung-fu-panda-3-director-alessandro-carloni-jennifer-yuh-1201378811/ Deadline Hollywood - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Gets Co-Director As DWA Looks To Shore Up Franchises"] by Dominic Patten</ref>
 
 
| Produced by = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167795/ Melissa Cobb]<br />Mike Mitchell {{small|(exec.)}}<br />{{WP|Guillermo del Toro}} {{small|(exec.)}}<br />La Peikang {{small|(exec.)}}<br />Li Ruigang {{small|(exec.)}}<br />[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0008743/ Jonathan Aibel] {{small|(co-prod.)}}<br />[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074184/ Glenn Berger] {{small|(co-prod.)}}
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| Screenplay by = Jonathan Aibel<br />Glenn Berger
|Row 2 info= [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167795/ Melissa Cobb]<br />Mike Mitchell {{small|(exec.)}}<br />{{WP|Guillermo del Toro}} {{small|(exec.)}}<ref name="wamg"/><br />La Peikang {{small|(exec.)}}<br />Li Ruigang {{small|(exec.)}}<ref name="thr2">''{{WP|The Hollywood Reporter}}'' - [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/kung-fu-panda-3-film-856347 'Kung Fu Panda 3': Film Review] by Michael Rechtshaffen. Published and retrieved January 16, 2016.</ref><br />[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0008743/ Jonathan Aibel] {{small|(co-prod.)}}<br />[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074184/ Glenn Berger] {{small|(co-prod.)}}<ref name="dwair2">[http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=185803&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1804962 DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations - "DreamWorks Animation Packs A Powerful Punch With New Cast Additions For Kung Fu Panda 3"]</ref>
 
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| Starring = {{WP|Jack Black}}<br />{{WP|Bryan Cranston}}<br />{{WP|James Hong}}<br />{{WP|Dustin Hoffman}}<br />{{WP|Angelina Jolie}}<br />{{WP|J.K. Simmons}}<br />{{WP|Lucy Liu}}<br />{{WP|Jackie Chan}}<br />{{WP|David Cross}}<br />{{WP|Seth Rogen}}<br /><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3241020/ Steele Gagnon]</span><br />{{WP|Kate Hudson}}<br />{{WP|Randall Duk Kim}}
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| Music by = {{WP|Hans Zimmer}}
|Row 3 info= Jonathan Aibel<br />Glenn Berger<ref name="wamg"/>
 
 
| Edited by = Clare Knight
|Row 4 title= Starring
 
 
| Company = {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}}<br />China Film Co.<br />{{WP|Oriental DreamWorks}}<br />Zhong Ming You Ying Film
|Row 4 info= {{WP|Jack Black}}<br />{{WP|Dustin Hoffman}}<br />{{WP|Randall Duk Kim}}<br />{{WP|Angelina Jolie}}<br />{{WP|Lucy Liu}}<br />{{WP|Jackie Chan}}<br />{{WP|David Cross}}<br />{{WP|Seth Rogen}}<br />{{WP|James Hong}}<br /><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3241020/ Steele Gagnon]</span><br />{{WP|Kate Hudson}}<ref name="thr">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kate-hudson-replace-rebel-wilson-820343 The Hollywood Reporter - "Kate Hudson to Replace Rebel Wilson in 'Kung Fu Panda 3' (Exclusive)"] by Borys Kit. Published and retrieved September 4, 2015.</ref><br />{{WP|Bryan Cranston}}<br />{{WP|J.K. Simmons}}<ref name="kfpsite">[http://www.dreamworks.com/kungfupanda/movies/kung-fu-panda-3 Official Kung Fu Panda website - "Kung Fu Panda 3"]. Retrieved June 12, 2015.</ref><ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/kung-fu-panda-3-synopsis-revealed-plus-synopses-for-the-martian-joy/ Collider.com - "Synopses Revealed for KUNG FU PANDA 3, ... and More"] by Adam Chitwood</ref>
 
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| Distributed by = {{WP|20th Century Fox}}
|Row 5 title= Music by
 
 
| Release = January 16, 2016 {{small|(Hollywood premiere)}}<br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|North America|NA}} {{WP|China|CN}}}}</sup> January 29, 2016<br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|United Kingdom|UK}} {{WP|Ireland|IE}}}}</sup> March 11, 2016<ref name="fm"/><br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|Australia|AU}}}}</sup> March 24, 2016<ref name="dailymail" />
|Row 5 info= {{WP|Hans Zimmer}}<ref name="fmr">[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/07/25/hans-zimmer-to-return-for-kung-fu-panda-3/ Film Music Reporter - "Hans Zimmer to Return for 'Kung Fu Panda 3'"]</ref>
 
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| Running time = 95 minutes
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| Country = United States<br />China
|Row 6 info= Clare Knight
 
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| Language = English<br />Chinese
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| Budget = $145 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-kung-fu-panda-860353|website=''The Hollywood Reporter''|title=Box Office: 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Capsizes 'Finest Hours,' 'Fifty Shades of Black'|author=Pamela McClintock|date=January 29, 2016|access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref>
|Row 7 info= {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}}<br />China Film Co.<br />{{WP|Oriental DreamWorks}}<br />Zhong Ming You Ying Film<ref name="thr2"/>
 
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| Box office = $518.6 million<ref name="boxoffice">{{Box Office Mojo|kungfupanda3}}. Retrieved June 26, 2016.</ref>
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| Preceded by = ''[[Panda Paws]]''
|Row 8 info= {{WP|20th Century Fox}}<ref name="dwair1">[http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=185803&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1733182 DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations - "New Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Unveils DreamWorks Animation's Release Slate Through 2016"]</ref>
 
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| Followed by = ''[[Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny]]''
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|Row 9 info= January 16, 2016 {{small|(Hollywood premiere)}}<br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|North America|NA}} {{WP|China|CN}}}}</sup> January 29, 2016<ref name="hwr2">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-release-788851 The Hollywood Reporter - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Release Date Moves Up Two Months"] by Rebecca Ford</ref><br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|United Kingdom|UK}} {{WP|Ireland|IE}}}}</sup> March 11, 2016<ref name="fm"/><br /><sup>{{small|{{WP|Australia|AU}}}}</sup> March 24, 2016<ref name="dailymail" />
 
|Row 10 title= Running time
 
|Row 10 info= 94 minutes
 
|Row 11 title= Countries
 
|Row 11 info= United States<br />China
 
|Row 12 title= Languages
 
|Row 12 info= English<br />Chinese<ref name="variety2"/>
 
|Row 13 title= Preceded by
 
|Row 13 info= "[[Panda Paws]]"
 
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|quote= Grab Destiny By The Dumplings.
 
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'''''Kung Fu Panda 3''''' is the third film in the [[Kung Fu Panda (franchise)|''Kung Fu Panda'' franchise]]. It is produced by {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} and {{WP|Oriental DreamWorks}},<ref name="prn">[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rising-dreams-in-the-orient-oriental-dreamworks-to-establish-headquarters-in-xuhui-165209436.html PRNewswire.com - "Rising Dreams in the Orient: Oriental DreamWorks To Establish Headquarters in Xuhui"]</ref> and distributed by {{WP|20th Century Fox}}. It is directed by {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} and <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]</span>,<ref name="deadline"/> written by <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0008743/ Jonathan Aibel] and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074184/ Glenn Berger]</span>, produced by <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167795/ Melissa Cobb]</span>, and executive produced by {{WP|Guillermo del Toro}}<ref name="wamg"/> and others.<ref name="thr2"/> It stars the franchise's original cast members, as well as three new ones: {{WP|Bryan Cranston}},<ref name="dwair2"/> {{WP|Kate Hudson}},<ref name="thr"/> and {{WP|J.K. Simmons}}.<ref name="kfpsite"/>
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'''''Kung Fu Panda 3''''' is the third film in the [[Kung Fu Panda (franchise)|''Kung Fu Panda'' franchise]]. It is produced by {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} and {{WP|Oriental DreamWorks}}, and distributed by {{WP|20th Century Fox}}. It is directed by {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni], written by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0008743/ Jonathan Aibel] and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074184/ Glenn Berger], produced by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167795/ Melissa Cobb], and executive produced by {{WP|Guillermo del Toro}}<ref>[http://wearemoviegeeks.com/2012/09/kung-fu-panda-3-the-penguins-of-madagascar-how-to-train-your-dragon-2-3-turbo-among-dreamworks-animations-2013-2016-releases/ ''We Are Movie Geeks'' - "KUNG FU PANDA 3 ... Among DreamWorks Animation's 2013–2016 Releases"] by Michelle McCue. Published and retrieved September 10, 2012.</ref> and others.<ref name="thr2">''{{WP|The Hollywood Reporter}}'' - [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/kung-fu-panda-3-film-856347 'Kung Fu Panda 3': Film Review] by Michael Rechtshaffen. Published and retrieved January 16, 2016.</ref> It stars the franchise's original cast members, as well as three new ones: {{WP|Bryan Cranston}}, {{WP|Kate Hudson}}, and {{WP|J.K. Simmons}}.
   
The film was released on January 29, 2016 in North America and China,<ref name="hwr2"/> March 11 in the United Kingdom and Ireland,<ref name="fm">[http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2015/10/kung-fu-panda-3-set-for-release-in-uk-cinemas-this-march.html FlickeringMyth.com - "Kung Fu Panda 3 set for release in UK cinemas this coming March"] by Scott J. Davis. Published and retrieved October 23, 2015.</ref> and March 24 in Australia.<ref name="dailymail">[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3121290/Kung-Fu-Panda-3-sees-Po-meet-biological-father-played-Breaking-Bad-star-Bryan-Cranston-Rebel-Wilson-results-oriented-panda.html Daily Mail Online - "SNEAK PEEK: Kung Fu Panda 3 sees Po meet his biological father played by Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston while Rebel Wilson is a 'results-oriented panda'"] by Karishma Sarkari. Published June 12, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.</ref>
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The film was released in theaters on January 29, 2016 in North America and China,<ref name="hwr2">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-release-788851 The Hollywood Reporter - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Release Date Moves Up Two Months"] by Rebecca Ford</ref> March 11 in the United Kingdom and Ireland,<ref name="fm">[http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2015/10/kung-fu-panda-3-set-for-release-in-uk-cinemas-this-march.html FlickeringMyth.com - "Kung Fu Panda 3 set for release in UK cinemas this coming March"] by Scott J. Davis. Published and retrieved October 23, 2015.</ref> and March 24 in Australia.<ref name="dailymail">[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3121290/Kung-Fu-Panda-3-sees-Po-meet-biological-father-played-Breaking-Bad-star-Bryan-Cranston-Rebel-Wilson-results-oriented-panda.html Daily Mail Online - "SNEAK PEEK: Kung Fu Panda 3 sees Po meet his biological father played by Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston while Rebel Wilson is a 'results-oriented panda'"] by Karishma Sarkari. Published June 12, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.</ref> It grossed a total of $518.6 million worldwide.<ref name="boxoffice" />
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The film was released on {{WP|Digital copy|Digital HD}} on May 13, 2016, and later released on {{WP|DVD}} and {{WP|Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray}} on June 28, 2016.
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
 
===Synopses===
 
===Synopses===
<blockquote>The film ... follows [[Po]], the [[Dragon Warrior (legend)|chosen one]], as he continues on his journey mastering the art of [[kung fu]]... and noodle slurping. Continuing on his now legendary adventures of awesomeness, Po must face two hugely epic, but very different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to home.<ref name="dwair2"/></blockquote>
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<blockquote>The film ... follows [[Po]], the [[Dragon Warrior (legend)|chosen one]], as he continues on his journey mastering the art of [[kung fu]]... and noodle slurping. Continuing on his now legendary adventures of awesomeness, Po must face two hugely epic, but very different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to home.<ref name="dwair2">[http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=185803&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1804962 DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations - "DreamWorks Animation Packs A Powerful Punch With New Cast Additions For Kung Fu Panda 3"]. Published and retrieved April 9, 2013.</ref></blockquote>
   
<blockquote>In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po's long-lost [[Po's father|panda father]] suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a [[Panda hideout|secret panda paradise]] to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain [[Kai (Kung Fu Panda 3)|Kai]] begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!<ref name="collider"/></blockquote>
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<blockquote>In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po's long-lost [[Po's father|panda father]] suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a [[Panda hideout|secret panda paradise]] to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain [[Kai (Kung Fu Panda 3)|Kai]] begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!<ref>[http://collider.com/kung-fu-panda-3-synopsis-revealed-plus-synopses-for-the-martian-joy/ ''Collider'' - "Synopses Revealed for KUNG FU PANDA 3, ... and More"] by Adam Chitwood. Published and retrieved April 23, 2015.</ref></blockquote>
   
 
===Summary===
 
===Summary===
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In the [[Spirit Realm]], [[Master Oogway]] is meditating peacefully when he is attacked by a [[Spirit Warrior]]: a bull named [[Kai]] who fought against Oogway five hundred years previously. The two battle, and Oogway learns that Kai has increased his strength by stealing the [[Chi]] of every [[Kung fu]] master in the Spirit Realm, and only needs Oogway's to become strong enough to return to the mortal realm. Claiming victory, Kai is nevertheless warned that Oogway was never intended to defeat him, but that he has set someone else on that path. Meanwhile, in the [[Valley of Peace]], Po and the [[Furious Five]] learn that [[Shifu]] will no longer be responsible for overseeing their training: that responsibility now falls to Po.
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In the [[Spirit Realm]], [[Master Oogway]] is meditating peacefully when he is attacked by a [[Spirit Warrior]]: a [[Yak]] named [[Kai]] who fought against Oogway five hundred years previously. The two battle, and Oogway learns that Kai has increased his strength by stealing the [[Chi]] of every [[Kung fu]] master in the Spirit Realm, and only needs Oogway's to become strong enough to return to the mortal realm. Claiming victory, Kai is nevertheless warned that Oogway was never intended to defeat him, but that he has set someone else on that path. Meanwhile, in the [[Valley of Peace]], Po and the [[Furious Five]] learn that [[Shifu]] will no longer be responsible for overseeing their training: that responsibility now falls to Po.
 
   
 
After a disastrous first session, Shifu reveals to Po that he knew the Panda was unprepared, but did it so that Po could achieve growth. After noting that Po has no real concept of his role as the [[Dragon Warrior]], Shifu explains that he must grow if he is ever to reach the point that Shifu has: that of embarking on the quest to master Chi itself. Kai then arrives in the mortal realm and, after learning that he has been forgotten by China, uses some of his collected Chi to create [[Jombies|living statues made of Jade]] whom he dispatches to hunt down Oogway's legacy. Po, struggling to come to terms with Shifu's words and his own self-doubt, then has an unexpected reunion with his biological father, [[Li Shan]], who reveals that other Pandas survive as well in a [[Panda Village (Kung Fu Panda 3)|hidden village]], and that he was informed of Po's survival by a message "from the universe."
 
After a disastrous first session, Shifu reveals to Po that he knew the Panda was unprepared, but did it so that Po could achieve growth. After noting that Po has no real concept of his role as the [[Dragon Warrior]], Shifu explains that he must grow if he is ever to reach the point that Shifu has: that of embarking on the quest to master Chi itself. Kai then arrives in the mortal realm and, after learning that he has been forgotten by China, uses some of his collected Chi to create [[Jombies|living statues made of Jade]] whom he dispatches to hunt down Oogway's legacy. Po, struggling to come to terms with Shifu's words and his own self-doubt, then has an unexpected reunion with his biological father, [[Li Shan]], who reveals that other Pandas survive as well in a [[Panda Village (Kung Fu Panda 3)|hidden village]], and that he was informed of Po's survival by a message "from the universe."
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Back in the Panda village, Po's allies manage to employ the Chi technique, having been inspired by Po's leadership and sacrifice. The result frees Po from Kai's grasp and enables him to unlock his own Mastery of Chi, which he uses to defeat Kai and free the Chi he had previously taken. He then meets with Oogway, who reveals that he chose Po to be the Dragon Warrior because he believed that Po could unite Kung fu's past with its future. Po then returns to the mortal realm as a Master of Chi, to Shifu's awe and chagrin. He then instructs the Pandas, Kung fu Masters, and residents of the Valley of Peace in the technique, which spreads good Chi across the land.
 
Back in the Panda village, Po's allies manage to employ the Chi technique, having been inspired by Po's leadership and sacrifice. The result frees Po from Kai's grasp and enables him to unlock his own Mastery of Chi, which he uses to defeat Kai and free the Chi he had previously taken. He then meets with Oogway, who reveals that he chose Po to be the Dragon Warrior because he believed that Po could unite Kung fu's past with its future. Po then returns to the mortal realm as a Master of Chi, to Shifu's awe and chagrin. He then instructs the Pandas, Kung fu Masters, and residents of the Valley of Peace in the technique, which spreads good Chi across the land.
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==Voice cast==
 
==Voice cast==
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:''View full list at the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267968/fullcredits#cast Internet Movie Database].''
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===Main cast===
 
===Main cast===
 
[[File:New_KFP.png|thumb|250px|The franchise's main cast; from left to right: [[Mantis]], [[Monkey]], [[Tigress]], [[Po]], [[Crane]], [[Viper]], and [[Shifu]].]]
 
[[File:New_KFP.png|thumb|250px|The franchise's main cast; from left to right: [[Mantis]], [[Monkey]], [[Tigress]], [[Po]], [[Crane]], [[Viper]], and [[Shifu]].]]
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===Pandas===
 
===Pandas===
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* <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3241020/ Steele Gagnon]</span> as [[Bao (panda)|Bao]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3241020/ Steele Gagnon]</span> as [[Bao (panda)|Bao]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
* TBA as [[Lei Lei]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4477006/ Liam Knight] as [[Lei Lei]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
* TBA as [[Grandma]], an elderly panda who lives in the secret panda village
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0228183/ Barbara Dirickson] as [[Grandma]], an elderly panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* {{WP|Willie Geist}} as [[Dim]], Po's cousin and Sum's twin who lives in the secret panda village
 
* {{WP|Willie Geist}} as [[Dim]], Po's cousin and Sum's twin who lives in the secret panda village
 
* {{WP|Al Roker}} as [[Sum]], Po's cousin and Dim's twin who lives in the secret panda village
 
* {{WP|Al Roker}} as [[Sum]], Po's cousin and Dim's twin who lives in the secret panda village
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* {{WP|Wayne Knight}} as [[Big Fun]], a panda who loves to give hugs, and [[Hom-Lee]]
 
* {{WP|Ming Tsai}} as [[Ming]], a resident of the secret panda village
 
* {{WP|Ming Tsai}} as [[Ming]], a resident of the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2501840/ Zahara Jolie-Pitt] as [[Meng Meng]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2501840/ Zahara Jolie-Pitt] as [[Meng Meng]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2497257/ Shiloh Jolie-Pitt] as [[Shuai Shuai]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2497257/ Shiloh Jolie-Pitt] as [[Shuai Shuai]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7882765/ Knox Jolie-Pitt] as [[Ku Ku]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
 
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7882765/ Knox Jolie-Pitt] as [[Ku Ku]], a young panda who lives in the secret panda village
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5336947/ Pax Jolie-Pitt] as [[Yoo]]
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3015634/ Radzi Chinyanganya] as [[Mi]]
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6209946/ Lindsey Russell] as [[Peony]]
   
 
===Other===
 
===Other===
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443911/ Stephen Kearin] as [[Master Chicken]], a [[kung fu]] master
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443911/ Stephen Kearin] as [[Chicken|Master Chicken]], a [[kung fu]] master
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0851317/ Fred Tatasciore] as [[Master Bear]], a [[kung fu]] master
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0851317/ Fred Tatasciore] as [[Bear|Master Bear]], a [[kung fu]] master
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* {{WP|Jean-Claude Van Damme}} as [[Croc|Master Croc]], a [[kung fu]] master reprising from ''[[Kung Fu Panda 2]]''
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* {{WP|Mick Wingert}} as Farmer goose / Farmer rabbit
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0393202/ April Hong] as [[Mrs. Chow]]
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
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On December 11, 2014, it was announced that the film will move back to its original release date of March 18, 2016.<ref name="hwr">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-moves-756636 The Hollywood Reporter - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Moves Out of 2015 to Avoid 'Star Wars'"] by Pamela McClintock</ref><ref name="variety1">[http://variety.com/2014/film/news/dreamworks-animation-moves-kung-fu-panda-3-out-of-2015-away-from-star-wars-1201377448/ Variety.com - "DreamWorks Animation Moves 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Out of 2015, Away from 'Star Wars'"] by Marc Graser</ref>
 
On December 11, 2014, it was announced that the film will move back to its original release date of March 18, 2016.<ref name="hwr">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-moves-756636 The Hollywood Reporter - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Moves Out of 2015 to Avoid 'Star Wars'"] by Pamela McClintock</ref><ref name="variety1">[http://variety.com/2014/film/news/dreamworks-animation-moves-kung-fu-panda-3-out-of-2015-away-from-star-wars-1201377448/ Variety.com - "DreamWorks Animation Moves 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Out of 2015, Away from 'Star Wars'"] by Marc Graser</ref>
   
On February 24, 2015, it was reported that <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]</span> had joined {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} as a co-director. According to the report, Carloni (an animation supervisor on the [[Kung Fu Panda|first film]] and a story artist on the [[Kung Fu Panda 2|second]]) joined Yuh following her request to strengthen "the director's bench" to ensure that the film is completed in a timely manner.<ref name="deadline" />
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On February 24, 2015, it was reported that <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]</span> had joined {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} as a co-director. According to the report, Carloni (an animation supervisor on the [[Kung Fu Panda|first film]] and a story artist on the [[Kung Fu Panda 2|second]]) joined Yuh following her request to strengthen "the director's bench" to ensure that the film is completed in a timely manner.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2015/02/kung-fu-panda-3-director-alessandro-carloni-jennifer-yuh-1201378811/ Deadline Hollywood - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' Gets Co-Director As DWA Looks To Shore Up Franchises"] by Dominic Patten. Published and retrieved February 24, 2015.</ref>
   
 
On March 8, 2015, a movie reviewer reported seeing a [[Panda Paws|"prologue" teaser]] of the film at a screening of ''{{WP|Home (2015 film)|Home}}''.<ref>{{Cite tumblr|rsomerendy|post/113068203531/yesterday-i-went-to-a-screening-of-dreamworks|Rendy Jones|quote=Yesterday I went to a screening of DreamWorks’ Home ... (and) they showed a ... prologue for Kung Fu Panda 3.|image=File:Panda-paws-rendy.png}}. Retrieved March 8, 2015.</ref> It is currently unknown when this teaser will publicly show.
 
On March 8, 2015, a movie reviewer reported seeing a [[Panda Paws|"prologue" teaser]] of the film at a screening of ''{{WP|Home (2015 film)|Home}}''.<ref>{{Cite tumblr|rsomerendy|post/113068203531/yesterday-i-went-to-a-screening-of-dreamworks|Rendy Jones|quote=Yesterday I went to a screening of DreamWorks’ Home ... (and) they showed a ... prologue for Kung Fu Panda 3.|image=File:Panda-paws-rendy.png}}. Retrieved March 8, 2015.</ref> It is currently unknown when this teaser will publicly show.
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On April 14, 2015, it was announced that the film will be moved up two months from its original release date of March 18, 2016, to its new and current release date on January 29, 2016.<ref name="hwr2" />
 
On April 14, 2015, it was announced that the film will be moved up two months from its original release date of March 18, 2016, to its new and current release date on January 29, 2016.<ref name="hwr2" />
   
During the 2015 {{WP|Beijing International Film Festival}}, Nelson and Katzenberg made separate appearances at their two respective panels. During Nelson's panel, she discussed how ''Kung Fu Panda 3'' has gained a greater level of authenticity thanks to their co-production with Oriental DreamWorks. "The weight of accuracy had been difficult for us. Previously [we] had to do things through research and extrapolate. Now we have Chinese people as creators. We have some 200 artists working with us currently. They are not just executing, they are designers." She also revealed that the film will be fully animated to be lip-synched in two versions: one for Chinese, and one for English. During Katzenberg's panel, he revealed that the film has reached a new degree of detail thanks to the latest animating technology. It will currently take "over 60 million hours of rendering, a figure that compares with 20 million for the first film and 50 million for the second."<ref name="variety2">[http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/jeffrey-katzenberg-kung-fu-panda-1201475355/ Variety.com - "Jeffrey Katzenberg Pumps Up 'Panda 3,' Puts Down Deal Talk"] by Patrick Frater</ref>
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During the 2015 {{WP|Beijing International Film Festival}}, Nelson and Katzenberg made separate appearances at their two respective panels. During Nelson's panel, she discussed how ''Kung Fu Panda 3'' has gained a greater level of authenticity thanks to their co-production with Oriental DreamWorks. "The weight of accuracy had been difficult for us. Previously [we] had to do things through research and extrapolate. Now we have Chinese people as creators. We have some 200 artists working with us currently. They are not just executing, they are designers." She also revealed that the film will be fully animated to be lip-synched in two versions: one for Chinese, and one for English. During Katzenberg's panel, he revealed that the film has reached a new degree of detail thanks to the latest animating technology. It will currently take "over 60 million hours of rendering, a figure that compares with 20 million for the first film and 50 million for the second."<ref>[http://variety.com/2015/film/asia/jeffrey-katzenberg-kung-fu-panda-1201475355/ Variety.com - "Jeffrey Katzenberg Pumps Up 'Panda 3,' Puts Down Deal Talk"] by Patrick Frater. Published and retrieved April 19, 2015.</ref>
   
 
===Post-production===
 
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===Music===
 
===Music===
 
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:''See [[Kung Fu Panda 3#Soundtrack|Soundtrack]].''
 
:''See [[Kung Fu Panda 3#Soundtrack|Soundtrack]].''
On July 25, 2014, it was announced that {{WP|Hans Zimmer}} would return to score the film.<ref name="fmr" />
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On July 25, 2014, it was announced that {{WP|Hans Zimmer}} would return to score the film.<ref name="fmr">[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/07/25/hans-zimmer-to-return-for-kung-fu-panda-3/ Film Music Reporter - "Hans Zimmer to Return for 'Kung Fu Panda 3'"]. Published and retrieved December 6, 2015.</ref>
   
 
==Marketing==
 
==Marketing==
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:''See also: [[Kung Fu Panda 3/Marketing timeline|Marketing timeline]]''
On April 23, 2015, {{WP|20th Century Fox}} revealed the film's official synopsis at the 2015 CinemaCon in Las Vegas.<ref name="collider" />
 
 
''Coming soon!''
 
On June 10, 2015, ''{{WP|USA Today}}'' released the first three official images from the film: a [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 03.jpg|picture]] of [[Po]] with the pandas from the [[Panda hideout|secret panda village]], a [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 01.jpg|picture]] of Po with his biological father [[Li]], and a [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 02.jpg|picture]] of new character [[Mei Mei]] {{WP|Ribbon (rhythmic gymnastics)|ribbon dancing}}. In addition, the article shared some behind-the-scenes comments from cast and crew members.<ref name="usatoday">[http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/06/10/kung-fu-panda-3-jack-black-bryan-cranston-rebel-wilson/28736983/ USAToday.com - "Sneak peek: 'Panda 3' amps up bear count"] by Bryan Alexander. Retrieved June 10, 2015.</ref> The next day, on June 11, {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} announced via social media that the first film teaser trailer will be released in one week, on June 18.<ref>[[File:Facebook-favicon.png|link=]] [https://www.facebook.com/DreamWorksAnimation/photos/pb.104770457523.-2207520000.1434059766./10154405989307524/ Facebook.com - "Kung Fu Panda 3 teaser trailer is just one week away!"] by DreamWorks Animation. Published June 11, 2015, 1:52pm PDT. Retrieved June 11, 2015. [[:File:KFP3-teaser-announcement.png|View post photo]].</ref> However, on June 13, {{WP|Oriental DreamWorks}} held a press conference in China for the film where they screened the [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 Chinese Trailer|Chinese teaser trailer]], which then leaked onto the Internet.<ref>[http://www.oriental-dreamworks.com/zh/gong-fu-xiong-mao-3-2016nian-1yue-29ri-zhong-guo-shang-ying-cheng-long-yang-mi-zhu-zhu-deng-zhong Oriental-DreamWorks.com - "《功夫熊猫3》2016年1月29日中国上映,成龙、杨幂、朱珠等众星献声新角色"] ("'Kung Fu Panda 3' January 29, 2016 Chinese release, Jackie Chan, Yang Mi, Zhu Zhu and other stars vocals new role"). Retrieved June 14, 2015.</ref> On June 18, DreamWorks Animation released the [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Trailer 1|English teaser trailer]] on their <span class="plainlinks">[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY26xU0-avwTJ6F6TzUZVEw YouTube channel]</span>.
 
 
On July 27, 2015, ''{{WP|Entertainment Weekly}}'' released the film's first set of concept art, revealing various scenes of the secret panda village. They also interviewed a few of the filmmakers (directors {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} and <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1868917/ Alessandro Carloni]</span>, and production designer <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0955953/ Raymond Zibach]</span>), where they shared some behind-the-scenes information on designing the village.<ref>[http://www.ew.com/exclusive-kung-fu-panda-3-concept-art-cinemagraphs Entertainment Weekly - "Kung Fu Panda 3 exclusive: See concept art and cinemagraphs of panda village"] by C. Molly Smith. Published and retrieved July 27, 2015.</ref>
 
 
On August 11, 2015, {{WP|Moviefone}} released the film's first [[:File:KFP3-international-poster.jpg|international teaser poster]] that features Po, Mei Mei, Li, [[Bao (panda)|Bao]], and a few other unknown pandas of the secret panda village.<ref>[http://news.moviefone.com/2015/08/11/exclusive-kung-fu-panda-3-poster/ Moviefone.com - "Po Struggles to Find Balance in This Exclusive 'Kung Fu Panda 3' Poster"] by Rachel Horner. Published and retrieved August 11, 2015.</ref>
 
 
On August 23, 2015, DreamWorks released the film's [[:File:A Father Rises KUNG FU PANDA 3|first television spot]], which features a short clip of Li talking to Po in the style of ''{{WP|Star Wars}}'' character {{WC|starwars|Darth Vader}}. He also uses the character's most famous quote: "I am your father."
 
 
On September 4, 2015, it was reported that {{WP|Rebel Wilson}} dropped out of the film due to an extended production schedule. {{WP|Kate Hudson}} took her place to voice Mei Mei.<ref name="thr" />
 
 
On October 23, 2015, Carloni presented a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the film at the {{WP|VIEW Conference}} in Italy. The keynote address included character storyboards, commentary on the film's new characters, three clips featuring different scenes from the film, and a short Q&A.<ref>[http://www.movieforkids.it/news/view-conference-2015-alessandro-carloni-mostra-alcune-scene-inedite-di-kung-fu-panda-3/34407/ ''Movie for Kids'' - "View Conference 2015: Alessandro Carloni mostra alcune scene inedite di Kung Fu Panda 3"] ("VIEW Conference 2015: Alessandro Carloni shows some new scenes of Kung Fu Panda 3") by Irene Rosignoli. Published and retrieved October 27, 2015.</ref>
 
 
On November 3, 2015, DreamWorks released the film's [[:File:Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Trailer 2|second international trailer]] that features more of its new characters and locations. Two days later, on November 5, DreamWorks released the film's [[:File:KFP3-international-poster2.jpg|second international teaser poster]], featuring more of the film's new characters in the panda village.
 
 
On November 4–6, 2015, Po's voice actor {{WP|Jack Black}} was flown to China to promote the film. He was brought to various promotional events in {{WP|Beijing}} and {{WP|Shanghai}}, of which included the following: visiting the {{WP|Forbidden City}}, meeting members of the film's Chinese voice cast (his character's voice counterpart {{WP|Huang Lei}}, the {{WP|Chopstick Brothers}} who voice [[Crane]] and [[Mantis]], and {{WP|Jay Chou}} who voices [[Monkey]]), doing interviews and large press events, eating and making authentic Chinese cuisine, and attending public meet-and-greets. DreamWorks Animation {{hovertext|CEO|Chief Executive Officer}} {{WP|Jeffrey Katzenberg}} and film director Jennifer Yuh Nelson also attended some of these events.
 
 
On November 22, 2015, {{WP|CTN Animation Expo}} featured the film's directors (Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni), head-of-story Phil Craven, and [[The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3|art book]] author <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0589549/ Tracey Miller-Zarneke]</span>. A panel for the film featured sneak peek looks at the film and commentary from the filmmakers, and later a book signing was held for the film's art book.
 
 
On November 24, 2015, DreamWorks released the film's [[:File:Secret Panda Village Revealed KUNG FU PANDA 3|first official clip]], which features Po and [[Mr. Ping]] arriving at the Panda Village with Li and meeting the residents.
 
 
''More coming soon!''
 
   
 
==Release==
 
==Release==
 
''Kung Fu Panda 3'' was originally scheduled to release worldwide on March 18, 2016.<ref>[http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=185803&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1733182 DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations - "New Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Unveils DreamWorks Animation's Release Slate Through 2016"]</ref> The date was later confirmed for an earlier release date of December 23, 2015.<ref name="dwair2" /> However, to avoid direct competition with ''{{WP|Star Wars: The Force Awakens}}'', the film was later announced to be moving back to its original March release date.<ref name="hwr" /><ref name="variety1" /> The film then made another release date change by moving up two months to January 29, 2016.<ref name="hwr2" />
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''Kung Fu Panda 3'' was originally scheduled to release worldwide on March 18, 2016.<ref name="dwair1" /> The date was later confirmed for an earlier release date of December 23, 2015.<ref name="dwair2" /> However, to avoid direct competition with ''{{WP|Star Wars: The Force Awakens}}'', the film was later announced to be moving back to its original March release date.<ref name="hwr" /><ref name="variety1" /> The film then made another release date change by moving up two months to January 29, 2016.<ref name="hwr2" />
 
   
 
The film was simultaneously released in January in North America and China,<ref name="hwr3">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-open-837658 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' to Open in China, U.S. Simultaneously"] by Patrick Brzeski. Published November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.</ref> whereas many other countries and territories still had a March release date. The film opened in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 11,<ref name="fm" /> and in Australia on March 24.<ref name="dailymail" />
 
The film was simultaneously released in January in North America and China,<ref name="hwr3">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kung-fu-panda-3-open-837658 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' - "'Kung Fu Panda 3' to Open in China, U.S. Simultaneously"] by Patrick Brzeski. Published November 6, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.</ref> whereas many other countries and territories still had a March release date. The film opened in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 11,<ref name="fm" /> and in Australia on March 24.<ref name="dailymail" />
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''Kung Fu Panda 3'' premiered in Hollywood and in many other screening locations around North America on January 16, 2016.<ref name="thr2" />
 
''Kung Fu Panda 3'' premiered in Hollywood and in many other screening locations around North America on January 16, 2016.<ref name="thr2" />
   
===Home Media===
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===Home media===
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[[File:KFP3-3d-cover.jpg|thumb|Cover art for the {{WP|DVD}}, {{WP|Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray}}, and Digital {{WP|High definition|HD}} release]]
The film is currently scheduled to release on digital {{WP|High definition|HD}} on May 13, 2016 and {{WP|DVD}} and {{WP|Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray}} on June 28, 2016. These releases will include special features, games, deleted scenes from ''Kung Fu Panda 3'', and a new animated short called ''[[Panda Paws]]''.<ref name= "broadway">[http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/DreamWorks-Animations-KUNG-FU-PANDA-3-Coming-to-Digital-HD-Blu-ray-DVD-20160419# BroadwayWorld.com - DreamWorks Animations - Kung Fu Panda 3 Coming to Digital HD - Blu-ray - DVD]</ref>{{clrr}}
 
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The film was released on {{WP|Digital copy|Digital HD}} on May 13, 2016, and later on {{WP|DVD}} and {{WP|Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray}} on June 28, 2016. The releases include special features, games, deleted film scenes, and a new animated short called ''[[Panda Paws]]''.<ref name="broadway">[http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/DreamWorks-Animations-KUNG-FU-PANDA-3-Coming-to-Digital-HD-Blu-ray-DVD-20160419# BroadwayWorld.com - "DreamWorks Animation's KUNG FU PANDA 3 Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD"]. Published and retrieved April 19, 2016.</ref>
 
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====Special features====
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* "Everybody Loves a Panda Party"
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* "Everybody Loves a Panda Party, Karaoke with Po"
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* "Po's Posters of Awesomeness"
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* "[[Panda Paws]]"
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* "Make a Panda Party Paper Pal"
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* "Play Like a Panda"
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* "The Origin of 'Skadoosh'"
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* "Faux Paws: Deleted Scenes"
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* Gallery concept art
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* Theatrical trailer
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'''Exclusive releases:'''
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* "[[:File:Kai and His Jombies - KFP3 bonus feature clip|Kai and His Jombies]]" (from [http://www.target.com/p/kung-fu-panda-3-blu-ray-dvd/-/A-51063310 Target])
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==Reception==
 
==Reception==
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===Critical===
 
''Coming soon!''
 
 
 
===Box office===
 
===Box office===
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As of June 14, 2016, ''Kung Fu Panda 3'' has grossed $143.4 million in North America and $375.2 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $518.6 million.<ref name="boxoffice" />
''Coming soon!''
 
   
 
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====International====
 
''Coming soon!''
 
''Coming soon!''
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===Critical===
 
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''Kung Fu Panda 3'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a rating of 86%, based on 146 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''Kung Fu Panda 3'' boasts the requisite visual splendor, but like its rotund protagonist, this sequel's narrative is also surprisingly nimble, adding up to animated fun for the whole family". On Metacritic, the film has a score of 66 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In CinemaScore polls, cinema audiences gave the film an average score of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Women as well as under 25 gave the film an "A+" grade.
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IGN gave the film score of 8.5 out of 10, saying, "''Kung Fu Panda 3'' offers a fun-filled, action-packed conclusion to DreamWorks' endearing animated series." Screen Rant awarded it 2.5 out of 5, saying "At times, it's a beautiful movie, filled with likable characters, as well as digestible gags, that should keep kids smiling and giggling&nbsp;– but, with a plethora of more ambitious animated options out there, passable might not justify the money (or time) required for a viewing." Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded it 3 out of 4 stars, saying "In spite of its abundant action&nbsp;– and for all the interspecies mashups, this is as much an action-adventure animated movie as it is a funny-animal animated movie&nbsp;– is a pretty relaxing experience for the adult viewer." Entertainment Weekly awarded it a score of B, saying it was "Just complicated enough to reward steady viewers and just simple enough for parent escorts to enjoy without much prior knowledge." The Hollywood Reporter awarded it a positive review, saying "While the storyline, in which Jack Black’s dumpling-downing Dragon Warrior is reunited with his biological father, doesn’t quite fulfill its prophecies, dramatically speaking, visually speaking it’s all quite impressive&nbsp;— one of those very rare animated features that completely justifies its 3D glasses." The Escapist awarded it 3 out of 5, saying "It's a perfectly fine film, and if all you want is "more of the same," it won't disappoint." Forbes awarded it a mildly positive review, saying "While visually gorgeous and generally entertaining, this third installment of the DreamWorks Animation franchise is a comedown from the first two superb entries." Variety also awarded it a positive review, saying "A winning lightness of touch prevails in this delightful continuation of the durable DreamWorks franchise."
   
 
===Accolades===
 
===Accolades===
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{| class="wikitable"
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| rowspan="4" | '''{{WP|Annie Award|Annie Awards}}'''
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| Best Animated Feature
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| Melissa Cobb
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| Outstanding Achievement, Animated Effects in an Animated Production
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| Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in a Feature Production
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| Ludovic Bouancheau
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| Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
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| '''{{WP|ASCAP Award}}'''
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| Top Box Office Films
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| {{WP|Hans Zimmer}}
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| '''{{WP|British Academy Children's Awards}}'''
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| BAFTA Kids' Vote
 
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| rowspan="6" style="background-color:#FDD;" align="center" | Nominated
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| '''{{WP|Georgia Film Critics Association}}'''
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| Best Animated Film
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| {{WP|Jennifer Yuh Nelson}} and {{WP|Alessandro Carloni}}
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| '''{{WP|Golden Trailer Awards}}'''
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| Best Animation/Family TV Spot
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| ''Kung Fu Panda 3''
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|-
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| '''{{WP|2017 Kid Choice Awards}}'''
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| Most Wanted Pet
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| rowspan="2" | {{WP|Jack Black}}
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| '''{{WP|MTV Movie Awards}}'''
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| Best Virtual Performance
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| '''{{WP|Saturn Awards}}'''
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| Best Animated Film
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|''Kung Fu Panda 3''
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|}
   
 
==Soundtrack==
 
==Soundtrack==
 
[[File:KFP3-soundtrack-cover1.jpg|thumb|Album cover]]
 
[[File:KFP3-soundtrack-cover1.jpg|thumb|Album cover]]
 
{{Main|Kung Fu Panda 3 (soundtrack)}}
 
{{Main|Kung Fu Panda 3 (soundtrack)}}
The film soundtrack is scored by {{WP|Hans Zimmer}}<ref name="fmr" /> and features performances from renowned Asian musicians, with the most notable being Taiwanese pop singer {{WP|Jay Chou}}, who sings the [[:File:Try - 23 KFP3 soundtrack|film theme song]].<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2015-11/07/content_37005429.htm China.org.cn - "Jay Chou sings for very Chinese 'Kung Fu Panda 3'"] by Zhang Rui. Published November 7, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> The soundtrack was released on January 22, 2016.<ref>[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/12/06/kung-fu-panda-3-soundtrack-details/ ''Film Music Reporter'' - "Kung Fu Panda 3 soundtrack details"]</ref><ref>{{Amazon|com|/dp/B018RZ7LEC/|KUNG FU PANDA 3 / O.S.T.}}</ref>{{clrr}}
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The film soundtrack is scored by {{WP|Hans Zimmer}}<ref name="fmr" /> and features performances from renowned Asian musicians, with the most notable being Taiwanese pop singer {{WP|Jay Chou}}, who sings the [[:File:Try - 22 KFP3 soundtrack|film theme song]].<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2015-11/07/content_37005429.htm China.org.cn - "Jay Chou sings for very Chinese 'Kung Fu Panda 3'"] by Zhang Rui. Published November 7, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2015.</ref> The soundtrack was released on January 22, 2016.<ref>[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/12/06/kung-fu-panda-3-soundtrack-details/ ''Film Music Reporter'' - "Kung Fu Panda 3 soundtrack details"]</ref><ref>{{Amazon|com|/dp/B018RZ7LEC/|KUNG FU PANDA 3 / O.S.T.}}</ref>{{clrr}}
   
 
==Video game==
 
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==Prequel==
 
==Prequel==
 
{{Main|Panda Paws}}
 
{{Main|Panda Paws}}
A short film created by {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} will feature the characters [[Mei Mei]] and [[Bao (panda)|Bao]] from ''Kung Fu Panda 3''.<ref name= "broadway"/>
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A short film created by {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} was released with ''Kung Fu Panda 3''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> home video releases.<ref name="broadway" /> It features new film characters [[Mei Mei]] and [[Bao (panda)|Bao]] performing against each other in auditions for the [[Spring Festival]].
   
 
==Planned sequels==
 
==Planned sequels==
According to {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} CEO {{WP|Jeffrey Katzenberg}}, there are more ''Kung Fu Panda'' sequels planned for the franchise, with a possibility of six films total.<ref>[http://www.empireonline.com/interviews/interview.asp?IID=1130 Empire Online - "Jeffrey Katzenberg: The DreamWorks Animation boss talks Shrek, Dragons and the future"]</ref>
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According to former {{WP|DreamWorks Animation}} {{hovertext|CEO|Chief Executive Officer}} {{WP|Jeffrey Katzenberg}} in 2010, there are more ''Kung Fu Panda'' sequels planned for the [[Kung Fu Panda (franchise)|franchise]], with a possibility of six films total.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/katzenberg-talks-dreamworks-sequels/|website=''Empire Online''|title=Katzenberg Talks DreamWorks Sequels|author=Helen O'hara|date=December 3, 2010|access-date=}}</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* ''Kung Fu Panda 3'' is the first major Hol­ly­wood ani­mated fea­ture film to be co-produced with a {{WP|Oriental DreamWorks|Chi­nese firm}}.<ref name="prn" />
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* ''Kung Fu Panda 3'' is the first major Hol­ly­wood ani­mated fea­ture film to be co-produced with a {{WP|Oriental DreamWorks|Chi­nese firm}}.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rising-dreams-in-the-orient-oriental-dreamworks-to-establish-headquarters-in-xuhui-165209436.html ''PR Newswire'' - "Rising Dreams in the Orient: Oriental DreamWorks To Establish Headquarters in Xuhui"] by DreamWorks Animation. Published and retrieved August 6, 2012.</ref>
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* {{WP|Mads Mikkelsen}} and {{WP|Rebel Wilson}} were originally two of the film's new cast members as [[Kai (Kung Fu Panda 3)|The Collector]] and [[Mei Mei]] respectively.<ref name="dwair2" /> However, they both had to drop their roles due to a character rewrite (Mikkelsen)<ref>[http://www.rotoscopers.com/2015/04/27/mads-mikkelsen-leaves-kung-fu-panda-3-voice-cast-more-new-details/ Rotoscopers.com - "Mads Mikkelsen Leaves ‘Kung fu Panda 3’ Voice Cast + More New Details!"] by Max den Hartog. Published April 27, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.</ref> and an extended production schedule (Wilson).<ref name="thr" />
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Grab Destiny By The Dumplings.
—Official tagline 2

Kung Fu Panda 3 is the third film in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It is produced by DreamWorks Animation and Oriental DreamWorks, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni, written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, produced by Melissa Cobb, and executive produced by Guillermo del Toro[5] and others.[6] It stars the franchise's original cast members, as well as three new ones: Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson, and J.K. Simmons.

The film was released in theaters on January 29, 2016 in North America and China,[7] March 11 in the United Kingdom and Ireland,[1] and March 24 in Australia.[2] It grossed a total of $518.6 million worldwide.[4]

The film was released on Digital HD on May 13, 2016, and later released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 28, 2016.

Plot

Synopses

The film ... follows Po, the chosen one, as he continues on his journey mastering the art of kung fu... and noodle slurping. Continuing on his now legendary adventures of awesomeness, Po must face two hugely epic, but very different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to home.[8]

In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas![9]

Summary

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In the Spirit Realm, Master Oogway is meditating peacefully when he is attacked by a Spirit Warrior: a bull named Kai who fought against Oogway five hundred years previously. The two battle, and Oogway learns that Kai has increased his strength by stealing the Chi of every Kung fu master in the Spirit Realm, and only needs Oogway's to become strong enough to return to the mortal realm. Claiming victory, Kai is nevertheless warned that Oogway was never intended to defeat him, but that he has set someone else on that path. Meanwhile, in the Valley of Peace, Po and the Furious Five learn that Shifu will no longer be responsible for overseeing their training: that responsibility now falls to Po.

After a disastrous first session, Shifu reveals to Po that he knew the Panda was unprepared, but did it so that Po could achieve growth. After noting that Po has no real concept of his role as the Dragon Warrior, Shifu explains that he must grow if he is ever to reach the point that Shifu has: that of embarking on the quest to master Chi itself. Kai then arrives in the mortal realm and, after learning that he has been forgotten by China, uses some of his collected Chi to create living statues made of Jade whom he dispatches to hunt down Oogway's legacy. Po, struggling to come to terms with Shifu's words and his own self-doubt, then has an unexpected reunion with his biological father, Li Shan, who reveals that other Pandas survive as well in a hidden village, and that he was informed of Po's survival by a message "from the universe."

Sadly, Kai's warriors soon arrive to attack the valley, leaving Li concerned for his son's safety. After learning of Kai and his powers and history as a former comrade of Oogway's who turned to stealing Chi after he and Oogway encountered ancient Pandas, the heroes determine that Po must become a Master of Chi, and Li offers to train him. The two Pandas set out for the village and are joined by Mr. Ping, who is troubled by Li Shan's return and what it could mean for his and Po's relationship. Upon reaching the village, Po is overjoyed to meet so many other Pandas, and feels that he finally knows who he is.

Shifu dispatches Mantis and Crane to determine Kai's whereabouts, only for the pair to fall victim to him along with Masters Bear, Croc, and Chicken. Soon all the masters but the remaining Furious Five, Shifu, and Po have fallen to him, and Kai arrives at the Jade Palace eager to complete his collection. After Viper and Monkey are handily defeated and Shifu is left unable to fight, the senior master orders Tigress to go and warn Po of his imminent danger before becoming another captive of Kai's. Tigress journeys to the village and informs the Pandas of Kai's approach, and Li then admits that he has lied to Po about knowing the ancient Chi techniques of the Pandas. Furious, Po determines to face Kai and destroy him using the Wuxi Finger Hold, but is informed by Tigress that it cannot be done alone.

After a pep talk from Mr. Ping, Li Shan offers himself and the other Pandas to Po's tutelage so that he will have an army with which to face Kai's Jade warriors. Following some rigorous-and highly unconventional-training, the Pandas face Kai's assault, and manage to disorient him by attacking his army. Unfortunately, Po's attempt to finish him fails, as the Wuxi Finger Hold cannot affect immaterial beings such as Kai has become. However, Kai's comments on the matter lead Po to a realization, and he manages to get Kai back into the Spirit Realm by grabbing ahold of him and then using the hold...on himself. However, Kai then proceeds to capture the Dragon Warrior and begin the process of collecting his Chi.

Back in the Panda village, Po's allies manage to employ the Chi technique, having been inspired by Po's leadership and sacrifice. The result frees Po from Kai's grasp and enables him to unlock his own Mastery of Chi, which he uses to defeat Kai and free the Chi he had previously taken. He then meets with Oogway, who reveals that he chose Po to be the Dragon Warrior because he believed that Po could unite Kung fu's past with its future. Po then returns to the mortal realm as a Master of Chi, to Shifu's awe and chagrin. He then instructs the Pandas, Kung fu Masters, and residents of the Valley of Peace in the technique, which spreads good Chi across the land.

Voice cast

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Main cast

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The franchise's main cast; from left to right: Mantis, Monkey, Tigress, Po, Crane, Viper, and Shifu.

Pandas

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Production

Pre-production

Having the wonderful Jennifer Yuh Nelson return as director is incredibly exciting for the studio. Under her guidance I have no doubt that our returning cast and our outstanding new voice talent will take the franchise's story to the next level.
—Former DreamWorks Animation CCO Bill Damaschke[8]

On April 26, 2012, Jack Black first spoke to the press about the possible development of another Kung Fu Panda sequel: "I think they're writing it, writing hard as we speak," he shared. "I'd love to [return]. Yeah, it's a blast."[10] The sequel was then officially confirmed on July 12, 2012 at the San Diego Comic-Con by Bill Damaschke, chief creative officer and co-president of production at DreamWorks Animation. A fan at the convention had asked him about the tease right before the credits in Kung Fu Panda 2, and if it might possibly lead to a sequel. Damaschke paused and then answered, "Yes, there will be a Kung Fu Panda 3."[11]

The film is being majorly produced and distributed by DreamWorks' new Shanghai-based company called Oriental DreamWorks (ODW). According to Li Huaiyu, chief investment officer of China Media Capital (one of the founders of Oriental DreamWorks), Kung Fu Panda 3 "has been given priority on the agenda of ODW, which is set to begin operations later this year." Li also shared that "it's likely for ODW to participate in the distribution of Kung Fu Panda 3."[12] Approximately one-third of the film is being produced at ODW, and the remainder at the main DreamWorks Animation headquarters in Glendale, California.[13]

On November 12, 2012, executive producer Guillermo del Toro commented on the film's development:

We basically talked about where we would go in the third one in the second one. We really finished [Kung Fu Panda 2] with the real father of Po saying 'My son is alive,' so that allows us to continue that arc of Po as a character. All I can say is the bad guy in the third one is possibly the most formidable villain in the series. ... We finished an outline, we presented a character design, we presented a couple of sequences in storyboard, and we're very hard at work on a screenplay.[14]

On April 9, 2013, DreamWorks announced the addition of three new cast members (Bryan Cranston, Mads Mikkelsen, and Rebel Wilson), as well as the film's new release date of December 23, 2015. In addition, some of the film's plot elements were also revealed.[8]

On June 17, 2013, one of the film's Shanghai-based partners (Peter Li) announced and confirmed that production on the film would officially commence in August.[15]

On July 10, 2013, del Toro shared a brief update on the film in an interview, mentioning that it's "going great. [It's] very different from the second one. We came up with a really good idea [for a character]. It sort of links with the ending of the second one."[16] Two days later, on July 12, ODW vice president Shuai Min disclosed another brief update. "The script has been finished and production will soon start. What the work demonstrates is not just 'Chinese elements,' but profound Chinese culture and rich local flavor."[17]

Mid-production

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In October 2013, the film's production team spent a week in Shanghai with their production partners at Oriental DreamWorks. While there, they were treated to some authentic Chinese experiences by the ODW team to help them incorporate ideas for the film; these included "a tea ceremony, incense ceremony, high kicking Kung Fu action, as well as wedding ceremonies from the Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties."[18]

On May 21, 2014, DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg spoke to the press briefly about the film. Addressing the comedic value of his company's films, he stated that "'Kung Fu Panda 3' ... is actually more broadly comedic. It's actually closer to the first movie than the second movie; the second was dealing with Po's past and had dark elements to it."[19]

On December 11, 2014, it was announced that the film will move back to its original release date of March 18, 2016.[20][21]

On February 24, 2015, it was reported that Alessandro Carloni had joined Jennifer Yuh Nelson as a co-director. According to the report, Carloni (an animation supervisor on the first film and a story artist on the second) joined Yuh following her request to strengthen "the director's bench" to ensure that the film is completed in a timely manner.[22]

On March 8, 2015, a movie reviewer reported seeing a "prologue" teaser of the film at a screening of Home.[23] It is currently unknown when this teaser will publicly show.

On April 14, 2015, it was announced that the film will be moved up two months from its original release date of March 18, 2016, to its new and current release date on January 29, 2016.[7]

During the 2015 Beijing International Film Festival, Nelson and Katzenberg made separate appearances at their two respective panels. During Nelson's panel, she discussed how Kung Fu Panda 3 has gained a greater level of authenticity thanks to their co-production with Oriental DreamWorks. "The weight of accuracy had been difficult for us. Previously [we] had to do things through research and extrapolate. Now we have Chinese people as creators. We have some 200 artists working with us currently. They are not just executing, they are designers." She also revealed that the film will be fully animated to be lip-synched in two versions: one for Chinese, and one for English. During Katzenberg's panel, he revealed that the film has reached a new degree of detail thanks to the latest animating technology. It will currently take "over 60 million hours of rendering, a figure that compares with 20 million for the first film and 50 million for the second."[24]

Post-production

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Music

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On July 25, 2014, it was announced that Hans Zimmer would return to score the film.[25]

Marketing

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Release

Kung Fu Panda 3 was originally scheduled to release worldwide on March 18, 2016.[26] The date was later confirmed for an earlier release date of December 23, 2015.[8] However, to avoid direct competition with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the film was later announced to be moving back to its original March release date.[20][21] The film then made another release date change by moving up two months to January 29, 2016.[7]

The film was simultaneously released in January in North America and China,[27] whereas many other countries and territories still had a March release date. The film opened in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 11,[1] and in Australia on March 24.[2]

Kung Fu Panda 3 premiered in Hollywood and in many other screening locations around North America on January 16, 2016.[6]

Home media

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Cover art for the DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD release

The film was released on Digital HD on May 13, 2016, and later on DVD and Blu-ray on June 28, 2016. The releases include special features, games, deleted film scenes, and a new animated short called Panda Paws.[28]

Special features

  • "Everybody Loves a Panda Party"
  • "Everybody Loves a Panda Party, Karaoke with Po"
  • "Po's Posters of Awesomeness"
  • "Panda Paws"
  • "Make a Panda Party Paper Pal"
  • "Play Like a Panda"
  • "The Origin of 'Skadoosh'"
  • "Faux Paws: Deleted Scenes"
  • Gallery concept art
  • Theatrical trailer

Exclusive releases:

  • "Kai and His Jombies" (from Target)

Reception

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Box office

As of June 14, 2016, Kung Fu Panda 3 has grossed $143.4 million in North America and $375.2 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $518.6 million.[4]

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Critical

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Kung Fu Panda 3 received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a rating of 86%, based on 146 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Kung Fu Panda 3 boasts the requisite visual splendor, but like its rotund protagonist, this sequel's narrative is also surprisingly nimble, adding up to animated fun for the whole family". On Metacritic, the film has a score of 66 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In CinemaScore polls, cinema audiences gave the film an average score of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Women as well as under 25 gave the film an "A+" grade.

IGN gave the film score of 8.5 out of 10, saying, "Kung Fu Panda 3 offers a fun-filled, action-packed conclusion to DreamWorks' endearing animated series." Screen Rant awarded it 2.5 out of 5, saying "At times, it's a beautiful movie, filled with likable characters, as well as digestible gags, that should keep kids smiling and giggling – but, with a plethora of more ambitious animated options out there, passable might not justify the money (or time) required for a viewing." Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded it 3 out of 4 stars, saying "In spite of its abundant action – and for all the interspecies mashups, this is as much an action-adventure animated movie as it is a funny-animal animated movie – is a pretty relaxing experience for the adult viewer." Entertainment Weekly awarded it a score of B, saying it was "Just complicated enough to reward steady viewers and just simple enough for parent escorts to enjoy without much prior knowledge." The Hollywood Reporter awarded it a positive review, saying "While the storyline, in which Jack Black’s dumpling-downing Dragon Warrior is reunited with his biological father, doesn’t quite fulfill its prophecies, dramatically speaking, visually speaking it’s all quite impressive — one of those very rare animated features that completely justifies its 3D glasses." The Escapist awarded it 3 out of 5, saying "It's a perfectly fine film, and if all you want is "more of the same," it won't disappoint." Forbes awarded it a mildly positive review, saying "While visually gorgeous and generally entertaining, this third installment of the DreamWorks Animation franchise is a comedown from the first two superb entries." Variety also awarded it a positive review, saying "A winning lightness of touch prevails in this delightful continuation of the durable DreamWorks franchise."

Accolades

Award Category Winner/Nominee Result
Annie Awards Best Animated Feature Melissa Cobb Nominated
Outstanding Achievement, Animated Effects in an Animated Production Matt Titus, Jeff Budsberg, Carl Hooper, Louis Flores and Jason Mayer
Outstanding Achievement, Character Animation in a Feature Production Ludovic Bouancheau
Outstanding Achievement, Production Design in an Animated Feature Production Raymond Zibach and Max Boas
ASCAP Award Top Box Office Films Hans Zimmer Won
British Academy Children's Awards BAFTA Kids' Vote Kung Fu Panda 3 Nominated
Georgia Film Critics Association Best Animated Film Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni
Golden Trailer Awards Best Animation/Family TV Spot Kung Fu Panda 3
2017 Kid Choice Awards Most Wanted Pet Jack Black
MTV Movie Awards Best Virtual Performance
Saturn Awards Best Animated Film Kung Fu Panda 3

Soundtrack

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Album cover

Main article: Kung Fu Panda 3 (soundtrack)

The film soundtrack is scored by Hans Zimmer[25] and features performances from renowned Asian musicians, with the most notable being Taiwanese pop singer Jay Chou, who sings the film theme song.[29] The soundtrack was released on January 22, 2016.[30][31]

Video game

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Game box art for PlayStation 3

Main article: Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends

A brawler game based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise was released December 1, 2015 and features characters and locations from the film.

Prequel

Main article: Panda Paws

A short film created by DreamWorks Animation was released with Kung Fu Panda 3's home video releases.[28] It features new film characters Mei Mei and Bao performing against each other in auditions for the Spring Festival.

Planned sequels

According to former DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg in 2010, there are more Kung Fu Panda sequels planned for the franchise, with a possibility of six films total.[32]

Trivia

Gallery

Posters

Promos

Stills

Behind the scenes

Concept art

Trailers

TV spots and ads

Clips

Featurettes

Related vlogs

B-rolls

Interviews

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Quotes

The Weight Is Over.
—Official tagline 1


Grab Destiny By The Dumplings.
—Official tagline 2


Disembodied voice: I... am your father.
Po: Uh, what?
[The disembodied voice is revealed to be Li's; he is crawling up the Jade Palace stairs, gasping for breath.]
Li: I... am your father! [He turns over tiredly.] What's with all the stairs?
—From the first TV spot
Po: Who are you?
Li: I'm Li Shan. I'm looking for my son.
Mr. Ping and a crowd of customers gasp.]
Po: You lost your son?
Li: Yes. Many years ago.
Po: I lost my father.
Li: I'm very sorry.
Po: Thank you.
[There's a long silence as the crowd looks from one to the other in anticipation.]
Li: Well... good luck to you.
Po: You too. I hope you find your son.
Li: And I hope you find your father.
[The two quietly depart while the crowd sighs in disbelief.]
—From the first teaser trailer

See also

References

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