Combining elements of comedy with martial arts, the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise stands out as one of the biggest hits produced by DreamWorks Animation.
Inspired by wuxia films, a martial arts and fantasy genre originating in China, the “Kung Fu Panda” universe is inhabited by anthropomorphic animals in a fictional version of ancient China. The protagonist is Po, a clumsy panda who is surprisingly chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior, becoming a master of Kung Fu.
With great commercial success, all films in the series have grossed significantly at the box office. Furthermore, the films also received praise from specialized critics.
Based on this we have decided to classify the films of the “Kung Fu Panda” series from worst to best, taking into account the ratings of the main film review aggregators and sites specializing in cinema.
Kung Fu Panda: From Worst to Best
The fourth film in the series received, in general, a positive reception from specialized critics, although it recorded a slightly less enthusiastic reception than its predecessors. However, the film maintained a strong performance at the box office, following the success of the previous films.
In the storyline, Po must find and train a new Dragon Warrior to become his successor when he is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. Meanwhile, an evil witch tries to bring back all the villains Po defeated from the world. spiritual realm.
Well received by specialized critics in general, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ was highly appreciated for its visual appearance.
In the plot, Po meets his biological father and travels to a secret panda village. But when the evil Kai emerges, a spiritual warrior intent on destroying Oogway’s legacy, Po must train the village full of clumsy pandas.
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film at the 84th Academy Awards, “Kung Fu Panda 2” received generally positive reviews.
In the plot, Lord Shen, an evil albino peacock, plans to conquer China and extinguish martial arts through a powerful secret weapon. It’s up to Po and the Furious Five to stop him.
First place goes to the first film in the series. “Kung Fu Panda” received widespread positive reviews from experts and was nominated for the 81st Oscar in the Best Animated Film category. Furthermore, the animated film was a financial success, being the third highest-grossing film of 2008.
In the plot, the clumsy panda Po, who works in his family’s noodle shop, dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master. However, unexpectedly, he is chosen as the legendary Dragon Warrior and must protect his village from a dangerous and powerful threat.
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