After nearly eight years of anticipation, DreamWorks Animation has finally unleashed onto the big screen. Following the emotional and spiritual closure of the third film, fans were left wondering: where does the son of a goose go from here? The answer is surprisingly mature, action-packed, and hilarious.
Kung Fu Panda 4 proves that this franchise still has its Chi. It is a joyous, visually stunning, and genuinely funny hand-off from the old guard to the new. Jack Black remains the soul of the series, but Awkwafina and Viola Davis steal the show. It is a worthy addition to the legend of the Dragon Warrior. Kung-fu Panda 4
DreamWorks has hinted that Kung Fu Panda 4 is the start of a new trilogy. If the box office holds, we can expect Kung Fu Panda 5 to focus on Zhen’s training, while Po adjusts to being the mysterious, cryptic Spiritual Leader—a role he is disastrously unqualified for, which is, of course, the perfect premise for more comedy. Kung Fu Panda 4 proves that this franchise still has its Chi
Po, trusting his student, didn’t use a stolen technique. He used the simplest move he knew—the very first punch Shifu ever taught him. But Zhen had repositioned the Quill so that the punch landed on a pressure point that amplified the rebounding echoes. The Quill was trapped in an infinite loop of his own stolen power, his memories scattering like startled birds. It is a worthy addition to the legend of the Dragon Warrior
Released on , Kung Fu Panda 4 marked the return of the beloved Dragon Warrior, Po, to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus. Directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine , the film serves as a transitional chapter for the franchise, moving Po from his role as a warrior toward a new destiny as a spiritual guide. Plot: A New Path and a Shape-Shifting Threat