Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

The future of Kung Fu hangs in balance.

Release:2011
Runtime:1h 31m
Country:United States
Director:Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Language:English

Genre

ActionAnimationComedy
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Keywords

MissionMartial ArtsKung FuFortune TellerPost Traumatic Stress Disorder PtsdProphecyHopevillain

Kung Fu Panda 2 rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb7.3/10· 350K votes
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic67%
TMDb7.1/10· 8K votes

With 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.3/10 on IMDb and 67/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.

About Kung Fu Panda 2

Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a shadow from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unleashes a devastating new weapon used to wipe out kung fu masters across the land, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.

Cast of Kung Fu Panda 2

  • Jack Black

    Jack Black

    as Po (voice)

  • Angelina Jolie

    Angelina Jolie

    as Tigress (voice)

  • Dustin Hoffman

    Dustin Hoffman

    as Master Shifu (voice)

  • Gary Oldman

    Gary Oldman

    as Lord Shen (voice)

  • Jackie Chan

    Jackie Chan

    as Monkey (voice)

  • Lucy Liu

    Lucy Liu

    as Viper (voice)

  • Seth Rogen

    Seth Rogen

    as Mantis (voice)

  • David Cross

    David Cross

    as Crane (voice)

  • Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh

    as The Soothsayer (voice)

  • James Hong

    James Hong

    as Mr. Ping (voice)

  • Danny McBride

    Danny McBride

    as Wolf Boss (voice)

  • Dennis Haysbert

    Dennis Haysbert

    as Master Storming Ox (voice)

Kung Fu Panda 2 facts

Budget
$150M
Box office
$665.7M
Collection
Kung Fu Panda Collection

Our take on Kung Fu Panda 2

Jennifer Yuh Nelson's animated sequel finds Po living his dream as the Dragon Warrior until a shadow from his past resurfaces. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unveils a devastating weapon capable of wiping out kung fu itself, Po and the Furious Five race across China to stop him, though Po must first confront the truth of his origins and find inner peace. Blending brisk action, family-friendly comedy, and surprisingly tender emotional beats, this 2011 adventure balances spectacle with a story about identity and acceptance. It suits families and animation fans wanting warmth alongside kinetic set pieces, and it deepens Po's journey without losing the series' playful, good-hearted charm.

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Audience opinions

What the audience liked

  • Kung-fu action sequences strike perfect balance spectacle and emotion
  • Chosen-one narrative complements character relationships meaningfully
  • Fortune-teller mythology adds mystical depth to adventure story

What the audience disliked

  • Friends subplot occasionally deflates action momentum unintentionally
  • Awestruck villain motivation becomes secondary to action setpieces
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