Po is back in search of a new Dragon Warrior inKung Fu Panda 4and fans are all in for it. The DreamWorks animated feature has topped the domestic box office this weekend garnering $58.3 million while eyeing $80 million at the global box office. Directed byMike Mitchell, the feature brings back most of the original cast along with its own brand of humor and a lot of nostalgia. In its opening weekend,the feature quickly dethronedTimothee Chalamet-ledDune: Part Twofrom the topspot at the domestic box officeand also marks the biggest opening weekend for the franchise since the originalKung Fu Pandain 2008.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ is the Perfect Family Watch
While the brilliance ofDune 2, mesmerized the audience worldwide,Kung Fu Panda 4provides much relief to the underserved family audience that hasn’t seen an animation film sinceMigration. The feature sees Po (Jack Black)setting out searching for his successor, a new Dragon Warrior, as he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Though he needs to go on one final adventure as the Dragon Warrior, the opportunity arises when rumors spread that Tai Lung is back, but he soon discovers that under the guise of his nemesis, there’s a formidable new villain, the Chameleon, a powerful sorceress that can shape-shift into any animal she wants.
With its neat animation style, thrilling adventure, and nostalgic value the movie proves to be a satisfying watch for its audience. It’s interesting to note that, unlike previous films,Kung Fu Panda 4had mixed initial reviews and garnereda 69% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoesalong with A- CinemaScore from the opening day audiences. Nonetheless, the movie written byJonathan Aibel,Glenn Berger, andDarren Lemkehas now charmed its way into audiences' hearts to exceed all expectations.
Kung Fu Panda’s ensemble voice cast includes Black as Po,Awkwafinaas Zhen,Viola Davisas the new big bad, The Chameleon,Dustin Hoffmanas Master Shifu, andJames Hongas Mr. Ping. Also rounding off the cast areBryan Cranstonas Li Shan,Ian McShaneas Tai Lung,Ke Huy Quanas Han,Lori Tan Chinnas Granny Boar, andRonny Chiengas Captain Fish. Furthermore, YouTuberJimmy “MrBeast” Donaldsonhas a cameo as Panda Pig, one of the candidates to become the next Dragon Warrior.
Kung Fu Panda 4is in theaters now. You can check outour review hereand our conversation with the cast below:
Kung Fu Panda 4
After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.
