Kung Fu Panda 4 premiered at the AMC 14 Theater at The Grove in Los Angeles on March 3, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 8. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $536 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2024.
Nearly two weeks out from its VOD release, Kung Fu Panda 4 is still a theatrical success, which is an impressive feat. Kung Fu Panda 4 is also beating the odds by succeeding despite having the franchise's worst reviews.
The humor isn't strong and the characters, while the character of PO is still fun, the new characters and the villain were really uninteresting, annoying and lacked chemistry. Alongside provided with some bad dialogue which made it difficult to really believe a single word from them.
The budget for Kung Fu Panda 4 was just $85 million, compared to the first three films' budgets falling in the $130-150 million range. So the profit margins for the latest movie will be even bigger relatively speaking, and the film might also put up final numbers in the top tier of the series' performances.
Meanwhile, Kung Fu Panda 4 co-director Stephanie Ma-Stine told Variety that “this is definitely not the end of Po's story” and fans should “look forward to more.” Kung Fu Panda 4 was released eight years after the third film, so hopefully, viewers won't have to wait that long.
Unlike the first three films, the pacing of “Kung Fu Panda 4” felt rushed and didn't give viewers a chance to stop and think about the movie beyond a surface level. One reason why the previous movies were so successful was because it centered around the intricacies of the characters.
After an eight-year wait, the beloved Kung Fu Panda series makes its comeback with its fourth installment, Kung Fu Panda 4 which is scheduled to hit theaters on March 8, 2024.
In 2011, the Chinese visual artist Zhao Bandi encouraged his followers to boycott the theatrical release of the DreamWorks animated film “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Bandi, a self-styled “panda man” who frequently incorporated the iconic animal into his paintings, sculptures and installations, felt the American export product ...
From DreamWorks Animation and Universal, the Jack Black-voiced Kung Fu Panda 4 dethroned Dune 2 in its sophomore weekend with an estimated $30 million from 4,067 theaters as it leaped past the $100 million mark to finish Sunday with a 10-day domestic total of $107.7 million.
Tigress (along with the rest of the Furious Five) has a minor, non-speaking role in Kung Fu Panda 4. At the start of the film, Po explains to some of his fans the whereabouts of the Five who all are on separate, individual missions. Tigress' mission is fighting the Free Range Chicken Gang.
Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman in the films and TV specials, and Fred Tatasciore in the TV series and video games) is a red panda, the headmaster of the Jade Palace, and the trainer of the Furious Five. He joined the palace when his father, the con artist Shirong, abandoned him there.
Kung Fu Panda 4 premiered at the AMC 14 Theater at The Grove in Los Angeles on March 3, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 8. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $535 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2024.
The main villain in “Kung Fu Panda 4” is the Chameleon, a sorceress with the power to shapeshift and steal the powers of others. This allows “Kung Fu Panda 4” to serve as the “greatest hits” of the franchise's past villains.
Kung Fu Panda 4 is projected to earn an additional $14.5 million during its third weekend in domestic theaters. The movie has surpassed $130 million at the domestic box office, only the second movie to do so in 2024 behind Dune: Part Two.
Overall, “Kung Fu Panda 4” had high expectations from us, but met nearly none of them. From the absence of the iconic Furious Five and the appealing humor, this film took a classic kid's movie franchise and removed the parts that made it so good.
The "Kung Fu Panda" series is iconic, and the fourth installment definitely scratches the itch with great comedy, action and heart. Yet, it fails to meet the expectations set by its predecessors. I didn't think I would get to watch a new "Kung Fu Panda" movie after "Kung Fu Panda 3" concluded the trilogy in 2016.
Kung Fu Panda 5 does not have an official release date, but it will likely be announced in the future. With Kung Fu Panda 4 only releasing in theatres on March 8, 2024, the possibilities of a fifth addition are yet to be finalized.
In a twist of fate, Kung Fu Panda 4 brings back a formidable adversary: Tai Lung. The iconic villain, thought to have met his end in the original film, is unexpectedly making a return. In a surprising turn of events, Kung Fu Panda 4 welcomes back a formidable foe: Tai Lung.
Discover the incredible advancements in animation technology used in Kung Fu Panda 4, including the use of AI and shape-shifting effects. Witness the stunning transformation of the technologically advanced villain chameleon.
The Little Panda Fighter (Portuguese: Ursinho da Pesada; previously titled Heavy's Little Bear) is a 2008 Brazilian animated sports action comedy film directed by Michelle Gabriel. The film has drawn criticism as a mockbuster of the DreamWorks Animation film Kung Fu Panda.
But, after watching “Kung Fu Panda 4” in theaters, hoping to have a child-like experience, it's clear that this movie was made only to make money off the brand recognition. From top to bottom, this film felt unfinished. The animation style felt stale, and the fight scenes were uninspired and lazy.
At the heart of this emotional journey lies the poignant moment when Po, the iconic Dragon Warrior, makes the monumental decision to retire from his role. For fans who have followed Po's adventures from the very beginning, this announcement is nothing short of earth-shattering (Call me dramatic, I don't mind).
Kung Fu Panda 4: with no Angelina Jolie, it's time for this franchise to call it a day. Martial arts stars have always had to contend with unforgiving career best-before dates: even Jackie Chan had to slow down in his 50s.
