
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
The future of Kung Fu hangs in balance.
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Kung Fu Panda 2 rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
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
as Po (voice)

Angelina Jolie
as Tigress (voice)

Dustin Hoffman
as Master Shifu (voice)

Gary Oldman
as Lord Shen (voice)

Jackie Chan
as Monkey (voice)

Lucy Liu
as Viper (voice)

Seth Rogen
as Mantis (voice)

David Cross
as Crane (voice)

Michelle Yeoh
as The Soothsayer (voice)

James Hong
as Mr. Ping (voice)

Danny McBride
as Wolf Boss (voice)

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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