This computer-animated martial arts comedy from DreamWorks is set in a version of ancient China and follows Po, an enthusiastic, clumsy giant panda (voiced by Jack Black) who dreams of becoming a kung fu master while working in his adoptive goose father’s noodle shop.
When the wise tortoise Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim) prophesies that the treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane) will escape from prison, a tournament is held to choose the legendary Dragon Warrior.
After a comical firecracker accident, Po lands in the arena and is mistakenly identified as the chosen hero.
Reluctant master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) and the elite warriors known as the Furious Five – Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu), Crane (David Cross), and Monkey (Jackie Chan) – initially reject and mock Po due to his severe lack of physical fitness and combat skills.
Shifu eventually discovers he can train Po by using food as motivation, turning the panda’s appetite and unique build into unconventional strengths.
When Po is handed the mythical Dragon Scroll – believed to hold the secret to limitless power – he finds it is blank and realises the true message: there is no secret ingredient or trick; greatness comes from believing in yourself.
Po ultimately uses an unorthodox, flexible fighting style to defeat Tai Lung and saves the Valley of Peace.
The movie was a massive critical and commercial hit, grossing over $631.7 million worldwide on a $130 million budget and launching a multi-film franchise.
Po (voice)
Jack Black Shifu (voice)
Dustin Hoffman Tigress (voice)
Angelina Jolie Tai Lung (voice)
Ian McShane Monkey (voice)
Jackie Chan Mantis (voice)
Seth Rogen Viper (voice)
Lucy Liu Crane (voice)
David Cross Oogway (voice)
Randall Duk Kim Mr Ping (voice)
James Hong Zeng (voice)
Dan Fogler Commander Vachir (voice)
Michael Clarke Duncan Gang Boss (voice)
Wayne Knight KG Shaw (voice)
Kyle Gass JR Shaw (voice)
JR Reed Awed Ninja (voice)
Laura Kightlinger Smitten Bunny (voice)
Tanya Haden Gong Pig/Grateful Bunny (voice)
Stephen Kearin Pig Patron (voice)
Mark Osborne Rhino Guard (voice)
John Stevenson Blind Gator (voice)
Jeremy Shipp Bunny Mom (voice)
Melissa Cobb Baby Tai Lung (voice)
Riley Osborne
Director
Mark Osborne
John Stevenson
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When the wise tortoise Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim) prophesies that the treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane) will escape from prison, a tournament is held to choose the legendary Dragon Warrior.
When Po is handed the mythical Dragon Scroll – believed to hold the secret to limitless power – he finds it is blank and realises the true message: there is no secret ingredient or trick; greatness comes from believing in yourself.
