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Franchise overview

Main article: Kung Fu Panda (franchise)

The Kung Fu Panda franchise, set in a fantasy wuxia genre version of ancient China populated by humanoid animals, features the adventures of Po the giant panda, who was improbably chosen as the prophesied Dragon Warrior. Although his status is initially doubted, Po proves himself worthy as he strives to fulfill his destiny and learn about his past with his new friends.

The franchise is produced by DreamWorks Animation, an American animation studio based in Glendale, California that creates animated feature films, television programs, and streamable web series.

For more information on the studio, visit: DreamWorks DreamWorks on the official DreamWorks Animation website

Ratings overview

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Feature films are rated on this page by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
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Short films are typically not rated, as they are non-theatrical and release instead on home media or television. In the case of the latter, the rating shown on this page is from TV Parental Guidelines. Series also use this rating system when available.
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Video games are rated according to the territory of its release. For North America, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating is used; for Europe, Pan European Game Information (PEGI); and for Australia, the Australian Classification Board (ACB).

Feature films

The feature films listed below are theatrically released and span the length of around 90 minutes. There are currently[1] 3 films available in the franchise.

Kung Fu Panda

Title: Kung Fu Panda
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: June 6, 2008
Length: 92 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Adventure - Comedy
Description: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of kung fu around which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of kung fu and studies alongside his idols—the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey—under the leadership of their teacher and trainer, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dream of becoming a kung fu master into reality? Po puts his heart—and his girth—into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Kung Fu Panda 2, Kung Fu Panda 3
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital HD
Rating: PG-rating

Sequences of martial arts action. —MPAA

Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Mild intensity.

Not surprisingly, there's lots of martial arts action -- expect tons of high-flying clashes that include punches, kicks, falls, and more. That said, the fights are generally more thrilling than frightening, though they could upset kids 5 and under -- particularly the sequence in which villain Tai Lung breaks out of a maximum security prison. —Common Sense Media

Language: Very mild.

Fairly clean, though the word "suck" is used prominently, and insults are hurled at Po by nearly everyone. —Common Sense Media

Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: Mild. Some fat jokes and other insults are made by the other characters in reference to Po.


Kung Fu Panda 2

Title: Kung Fu Panda 2
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: May 26, 2011
Length: 91 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Adventure - Comedy
Description: In Kung Fu Panda 2, Po is now living his dream as the Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and the Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 3
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital HD
Rating: PG-rating

Sequences of martial arts action and mild violence. —MPAA

Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts and mild weapon violence. Shen and his henchmen use cannons at the characters, but the impact is not shown. Mild intensity.

Plenty of hand-to-hand combat. The fight scenes are fast and furious, but hardly anybody seems to get injured. An important theme here is modernization, as the martial arts warriors must face off against an opponent who's armed with gunpowder and cannons. Scenes involving a baby Po being separated from his parent (and the parent's implied death) may upset some kids. —Common Sense Media

Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Kung Fu Panda 3

Title: Kung Fu Panda 3
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Oriental DreamWorks
Release Date: January 29, 2016
Length: 95 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Adventure - Comedy
Description: 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!
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital HD
Rating: PG-rating

Sequences of martial arts action and some mild rude humor. —MPAA

Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Mild intensity.

Lots of martial arts fighting, both in groups and one on one. Villain Kai, an angry supernatural bull monster, is intense and scary, as are his jade warriors. Sad flashbacks to Po's separation from his mother when he was a cub. Key characters are captured/in danger. Po makes a big sacrifice that could upset some kids. Additional creative fighting via the use of Chinese food -- spring rolls, dumplings, etc. -- as well as nunchucks and other means of attack. Perilous trek to panda village. Slapstick falls/crashes. —Common Sense Media

Language: Very mild.

Infrequent use of words including "stupid," "butt," "loser," "idiot," and "shut it." Some bathroom humor. —Common Sense Media

Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.

Mei-Mei is very flirtatious with Po and others, though nothing comes of it. —Common Sense Media

Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: Very mild. Some fat jokes are made by the pandas in friendly reference to each other.


Kung Fu Panda 4

Title: Kung Fu Panda 4
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: March 8, 2024 (scheduled)
Length: TBA
Genre(s): TBA
Description: TBA
Main Characters:

TBA

Similar Films: Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2, Kung Fu Panda 3
Availability: TBA
Rating: TBA
Violence and Intensity: TBA
Language: TBA
Sexual Themes and Nudity: TBA
Drugs and Alcohol: TBA
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: TBA


Short films

Short films in the franchise are non-theatrical, releasing instead on home media or television. With one exception, they span the length of around 25 minutes. There are currently[1] 5 short films available in the franchise.

Secrets of the Furious Five

Title: Secrets of the Furious Five
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Reel FX Creative Studios
Film Roman
Release Date: November 9, 2008
Length: 24 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Comedy - Family & Kids
Description: Join the star of Kung Fu Panda as he sets out on a whole new adventure in this sequel to the animated box-office hit featuring the voices of Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman. In the wake of defeating the ferocious Tai Lung, the Dragon Warrior [Po] must draw on the skills of Viper, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, and Mantis in order to face Shifu's greatest challenge to date. Along the way, [the] Dragon Warrior uncovers the ancient 'Secrets of the Furious Five' while discovering that it takes much more than strength and agility to become a true kung fu master.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Secrets of the Masters, Secrets of the Scroll, Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Availability: DVD
Rating: Not Rated
Violence and Intensity: Very tame animated martial arts. Very mild intensity.

Plenty of martial arts action and a few big, scary characters like a gorilla warrior, an island of armed gators, and a big ox. As a cub, the Tigress lives in an orphanage where everyone fears her temper. The extras include kids teaching some basic martial arts moves.—Common Sense Media

Language: Very mild.

"Jerk" is said once and "kicking butt" a few times. —Common Sense Media

Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Secrets of the Masters

Title: Secrets of the Masters
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: December 13, 2011
Length: 24 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Comedy - Family & Kids
Description: An all-new Po adventure, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters. In this all-new adventure, Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Secrets of the Furious Five, Secrets of the Scroll, Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Availability: DVD
Rating: Not Rated
Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Mild intensity.
Language: Very mild.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Secrets of the Scroll

Title: Secrets of the Scroll
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: January 5, 2016
Length: 23 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Adventure - Comedy - Family & Kids
Description: Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane and Mantis transform from complete strangers

into the legendary Furious Five Warriors of Kung Fu.

Main Characters:
Similar Films: Secrets of the Furious Five, Secrets of the Masters, Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital HD, Netflix
Rating: Not Rated
Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Mild intensity.

A scary boor destroys anyone who gets in his path. A scene of kung fu fighting action including lots of kicks and punches. —Common Sense Media

Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Kung Fu Panda Holiday

Title: Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Kung Fu Panda: Po's Winter Wonderland
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation, Pacific Data Images
Release Date: November 24, 2010
Length: 25 minutes
Genre(s): Comedy - Action - Family & Kids
Description: Po's favorite holiday is the Winter Feast. Every year he and his father hang decorations, cook together all day, and serve noodle soup to a happy crowd of villagers. But this year, Shifu informs Po that as Dragon Warrior, it is his duty to host the highly formal Winter Feast at the Jade Palace. Po is caught between his obligations as the Dragon Warrior and his family traditions, between Shifu and Mr. Ping. As the holiday preparations escalate, Po finds it impossible to please both of them. In the end, Po follows his heart, showing both Shifu and Mr. Ping the true meaning of tradition, community and family.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: Secrets of the Furious Five, Secrets of the Masters, Secrets of the Scroll
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc
Rating: TV-Y7.png
Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Some mildly suggestive weapon violence.

As in the movie, there are a couple of scenes of high-flying martial-arts action with kicks and punches, but the effect isn’t scary at all. A subplot follows a character’s efforts to get Po to kill him (he puts himself in the path of knives and tries to boil himself, for instance) after he feels he’s brought shame on his village, but again, the effect is more humorous than frightening. —Common Sense Media

Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Panda Paws

Title: Panda Paws
Studio: DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
Release Date: May 13, 2016 (Digital HD)
June 28, 2016 (DVD/Blu-ray)
Length: 2 minutes
Genre(s): Comedy
Description: Watch the enormously talented panda ribbon dancer Mei Mei starring with Bao in an exclusive animated tale.
Main Characters:
Similar Films: N/A
Availability: DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital HD
Rating: Not Rated
Violence and Intensity: Very mild. An incident results in a small fire, which accidentally sets off a nearby basket of fireworks, shooting the characters up into the air. They land safely, however.
Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: Very mild. Mei Mei and Bao constantly throw objects around, occasionally at each other.


Series

The franchise's series are episodic, releasing on either television or web formats. Length spans vary for each. There are currently[1] 4 serial works available in the franchise.

Legends of Awesomeness

Title: Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Original Network: Nickelodeon
Nicktoons (current)
Original Run: September 19, 2011 – June 29, 2016
Episode Length: ~23 minutes
Genre(s): Comedy - Action - Adventure
Description: Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness tells the continuing adventures of Po as he trains, protects, fights, teaches, learns, stumbles, talks too much, and geeks out as the newest hero in the Valley of Peace. Now living in the barracks with the Furious Five, Po will have to take on his many new responsibilities, his many new adversaries, and his many old pounds in the continuing adventures of the Dragon Warrior. And kick some serious boo-tay. Yeah, that goes without saying. For being the Dragon Warrior is not a destination, it's a journey. Unfortunately for Po, most of that journey is uphill.
Main Characters:
Similar Series: Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Availability: Television (Nicktoons), DVD
Rating: TV-Y7.png
Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts. Very mild intensity.

Martial arts-style combat is common both in training scenes and in the protagonists' face-offs with villains. Machines play a role in the fighting at times, which ups the intensity but never really hurts the characters. Mild peril and verbal threats of harm and implied death may be too much for very young viewers. —Common Sense Media

Language: Very mild.

Characters call each other names like "moron" and use "butt" infrequently. —Common Sense Media

Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.

Some [characters] talk about boyfriends and girlfriends. —Common Sense Media

Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: Mild. Some fat jokes and toilet humor are used by the characters.


Pandiva

Title: Pandiva
Original Network: YouTube DreamWorksTV on YouTube
Original Run: December 17, 2015 – January 14, 2016
Episode Length: 1–2 minutes
Genre(s): Lifestyle
Description: Meet Mei Mei, the newest star of Kung Fu Panda 3. She is crazy, confident and a singularly focused ribbon dancer with a lot to talk about in her new vlog series.
Main Characters:
Similar Series: N/A
Availability: Online video (YouTube)
Rating: Not Rated
Violence and Intensity: None.
Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


The Paws of Destiny

Title: Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Original Network: Amazon Prime Video
Original Run: November 16, 2018 – July 5, 2019
Episode Length: 22 minutes
Genre(s): Action - Adventure - Drama - Comedy
Description: Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of four energetic panda kids: Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, and Fan Tong. When the friends stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village, they have no idea they're about to absorb the chi, or energy, of ancient kung fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. Now it's up to them to save the world from an evil force — but first, Master Po must teach them how to use their newfound powers.
Main Characters:
Similar Series: Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Availability: Subscription-only video web streaming (Amazon)
Rating: TV-Y7.png
Violence and Intensity: Tame animated martial arts and mild intensity. Occasional use of weapons.

Many martial arts-style exchanges with kicking and punching, but also some use of weapons like knives, staffs, swords, and a mace. The battles typically don't involve death, but there are some scenes that imply that a character dies, as when a villain steals another's chi. Otherwise violence is limited to colliding with walls and hitting hard surfaces. Close-up views of scary animal characters might upset youngsters. —Common Sense Media

Language: Very mild. "Butt" is frequently used, and Mei Mei exclaims "Oh my god" in a scene.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None. Mei Mei is sometimes shown to be playfully flirtatious.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: Very mild.


The Dragon Knight

Title: Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
Original Network: Netflix
Original Run: July 14, 2022 –
Episode Length: 24 minutes
Genre(s): Fantasy - Action - Adventure - Comedy
Description: Jack Black returns to Kung Fu Panda in the new series Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight. When a mysterious pair of weasels set their sights on a collection of four powerful weapons, Po must leave his home to embark on a globe-trotting quest for redemption and justice that finds him partnered up with a no-nonsense English knight named Wandering Blade. Together, these two mismatched warriors set out on an epic adventure to find the magical weapons first and save the world from destruction—and they may even learn a thing or two from each other along the way.
Main Characters:
Similar Series: Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Availability: Subscription-only video web streaming (Netflix)
Rating: TV-Y7.png

Fear, language. Suitable for ages 7 and up. —Netflix

Violence and Intensity: TBA
Language: TBA
Sexual Themes and Nudity: TBA
Drugs and Alcohol: TBA
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: TBA


Games

The games listed below encompass video games, mobile device applications (apps), and board games. There are currently[1] 5 games available in the franchise.

Kung Fu Panda

Coming soon!

Legendary Warriors

Coming soon!

Kung Fu Panda 2

Coming soon!

Showdown of Legendary Legends

Coming soon!

Kung Fu Panda: The Board Game

Coming soon!

Books

The franchise has published several books of varying genres, a lot of which have gone out-of-print, but a handful of comic books are still available.[1]

Coming soon!

Live entertainment

Live entertainment in the franchise is not distributed by digital and print media, but rather are experienced in-person and therefore require out-of-home travel. There are currently[1] 2 live programs available in the franchise.

The Emperor's Quest

Title: Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest
Location: Universal Studios Hollywood
Attraction Type: 4D Motion Simulator ride
Opening Date: June 15, 2018
Duration: Approx. 10 mins.
Description: "Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest" recounts a plot-filled story whereby on the morning of The Emperor's Great Feast of Heroes, dragon warrior Po embarks on a wild and perilous mission to deliver the rare and precious Liquid of Limitless Power to the Palace, while enlisting guests to join him on the exciting adventure filled with raging rapids, river pirates, awesome magic and Kung Fu. With cutting-edge technology at the forefront of the multi-sensory attraction, "Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest" will introduce the first-ever integration of interior projection mapping designed to engulf guests in 180 degrees of immersive adventure.
Parental Advice: From the ride's warning sign:

Warning: This attraction is a simulation presented in a theater style with seat movement that includes sudden tilting, shaking, and jarring actions. You must possess the ability to independently remain in an upright position at all times while seated.

Age Range: None officially; 7+ recommended
Violence and Intensity: Main show contains tame animated martial arts and medium intensity. Riders travel along a river and experience dizzying turns, sudden drops, a cave filled with blade traps, as well as arrows shot in their direction. The environment crumbles and collapses when the characters teleport to the Spirit Realm.
Language: None.
Sexual Themes and Nudity: None.
Drugs and Alcohol: None.
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: None.


Spectacular Live

Title: Kung Fu Panda Spectacular Live
Location: The Venetian Theatre in Macau, China
Attraction Type: Live stage show
Opening Date: December 2019
Duration: TBA
Description: In an exciting new adventure based on DreamWorks' sensational Kung Fu Panda films, Po's role as the Dragon Warrior is put to the test. By combining the magnificent artistry, animation and storytelling of DreamWorks, KUNG FU PANDA SPECTACULAR will transport audiences into an amazing world of acrobatics, martial arts and multimedia visual storytelling.
Parental Advice: TBA
Age Range: TBA
Violence and Intensity: TBA
Language: TBA
Sexual Themes and Nudity: TBA
Drugs and Alcohol: TBA
Crude Humor? or Comic Mischief: TBA


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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The Kung Fu Panda media detailed on this page is only that which is currently available to the public. Media that has expired or been removed in some manner (e.g. discontinued apps, out-of-print books, etc.) has not been included.
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