Kung Fu Panda2008Kung Fu Panda
2008
Po is a clumsy panda who works in his father's noodle shop and dreams of kung fu. When an old master unexpectedly names him the Dragon Warrior, Po must train under a doubtful teacher before a vengeful warrior returns to the valley.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A clumsy dreamer becomes a hero through humble work and a teacher's patient discipline, while a gifted villain is undone by pride and entitlement. It honors elders' wisdom and the adoptive father who loves Po.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Constant martial-arts fighting and a menacing villain may be intense for the youngest, and jokes about Po's weight are played for laughs. Tai Lung's rage at the master who raised him is shown as pride leading to ruin, which is worth pointing out.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why do you think Master Oogway chose Po?
- What was the "secret ingredient," and what did it mean to Po?
- Why did Tai Lung turn bad? Was he a villain from the start?
- What did Master Shifu learn from Po?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: frequent martial-arts action and peril; insults about Po's weight; mild innuendo.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Kung Fu Panda 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K)
4K · March 12, 2024
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.