Kung Fu Panda
An animated franchise about Po, a clumsy panda who becomes the Dragon Warrior and protects the Valley of Peace with kung fu.
Category
Movie
Release Year
2008
Origin
USA
Tags
animationkung fucomedyadventurefamilymartial arts
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Kung Fu Panda
Aliases
KFP, Kung Fu Panda Franchise, Po's Adventures
Type
Animated Film Franchise
Release Year
2008
Status
Active (ongoing)
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris
Publisher
DreamWorks Animation
Original Work
Original animated concept
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family, Martial Arts, Action
Content Information
Synopsis
Po, a clumsy panda who works in his father's noodle shop, is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace.
Main Characters
Po (Dragon Warrior), Master Shifu, Furious Five (Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper, Monkey), various villains
Setting
Ancient China-inspired Valley of Peace, Jade Palace, various mystical locations
Themes
Self-discovery, believing in yourself, inner peace, family, friendship, perseverance
Target Audience
Families, children, animation fans, martial arts enthusiasts
Characters
Master Shifu
Kung Fu Master/Teacher
A wise red panda who serves as the kung fu master of the Jade Palace and Po's primary teacher....
Kung Fu Master/Teacher
Po
Dragon Warrior/ProtagonistJade PalaceMaleYoung Adult
A clumsy but enthusiastic giant panda who becomes the legendary Dragon Warrior and protector of the Valley of Peace.
Abilities: Kung fu mastery, Dragon Warrior powers, Inner peace...
Quotes:
"Skadoosh!"
""I am Po.""
"There is no secret ingredient."
character
Tigress
Furious Five LeaderJade PalaceFemaleAdult
The fierce and disciplined leader of the Furious Five, master of the Tiger style of kung fu.
Abilities: Tiger style kung fu, Leadership, Incredible strength...
Quotes:
"That was pretty hardcore."
""I am Tigress.""
"The hardest thing is knowing whether to hold on or let go."
character
Kai
Primary Antagonist (Film 3)IndependentMaleAncient
An ancient warrior who steals chi from kung fu masters and threatens the spiritual realm.
Abilities: Chi manipulation, Jade weapons, Supernatural power...
Quotes:
"I am Kai! And I have come for what is mine!"
""I am Kai.""
"Five hundred years in the Spirit Realm, and you're still as chatty as ever."
character
Lord Shen
Primary Antagonist (Film 2)Shen's ArmyMaleAdult
A white peacock who seeks to conquer China with his metal weapons and cannons, driven by a dark prophecy.
Abilities: Kung fu mastery, Metal weapons, Cannon warfare...
Quotes:
"Kung fu is dead."
""I am Lord Shen.""
"The only reason you're still alive is that I find your stupidity mildly amusing."
character
Tai Lung
Primary Antagonist (Film 1)IndependentMaleAdult
Master Shifu's former student who turned evil after being denied the Dragon Scroll, seeking to claim it by force.
Abilities: Master-level kung fu, Incredible strength, Nerve attacks...
Quotes:
"I have come home, Master."
""I am Tai Lung.""
"I rotted in jail for twenty years because of your weakness!"
character
Li Shan
Biological FatherPanda VillageMale
Po's biological father who leads a secret panda village and teaches Po about his heritage.
Abilities: Panda traditions, Chi knowledge, Leadership...
Quotes:
"You are my son."
""I am Li Shan.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Films
Three main theatrical films with more planned
Animated Series
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, The Paws of Destiny
Tv Shows
Multiple TV series and specials
Video Games
Console games, mobile games, and interactive experiences
Merchandise
Toys, clothing, collectibles, plush animals, action figures
Books
Picture books, chapter books, activity books, comics
Live Events
Theme park attractions, live shows, character meet-and-greets
Digital Content
Streaming content, mobile apps, online games, educational content
Commercial Information
Total Box Office
Over $1.8 billion worldwide across all films
Sales
Hundreds of millions in home video and digital sales
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise including merchandise
Awards
Annie Awards, Kids' Choice Awards, various animation honors
Critical Reception
Generally positive reviews praising animation, humor, and heart
Cultural Impact
Popularized kung fu in children's media, influenced animation industry
Market Value
One of DreamWorks' most valuable franchises
Licensing
Extensive global licensing for toys, games, and merchandise
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from toys, clothing, and collectibles
Theme Parks
Attractions at Universal Studios and other theme parks
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global family audience, animation enthusiasts, martial arts fans
Communities
Fan forums, social media groups, animation communities
Events
Movie premieres, animation festivals, comic conventions
Quotes
Skadoosh!, There is no secret ingredient, Inner peace
Memes
Po's clumsiness, Master Oogway's wisdom, Skadoosh moment
Cosplay
Po, Furious Five, Master Shifu, various character costumes
Fan Art
Character illustrations, scene recreations, original adventures
Collectibles
Action figures, plush toys, collectible items, limited editions
Fan Projects
Fan animations, tribute videos, martial arts recreations
Cultural References
Referenced in other media, internet culture, martial arts communities
Historical Development
2008
First Kung Fu Panda film released, becomes surprise hit
2011
Kung Fu Panda 2 released, explores Po's origins
2016
Kung Fu Panda 3 completes original trilogy
2018
The Paws of Destiny series launches on Amazon Prime
2022
The Dragon Knight series debuts on Netflix
2024
Kung Fu Panda 4 released, continuing Po's journey
2011-2016
Legends of Awesomeness TV series runs successfully
Related Links
www.dreamworks.com
www.enjoyip.com