Release order
Begin with Kung Fu Panda and follow the numbered films. The humor is easy to enjoy out of order, but Po’s growth is clearest in sequence.
A hero grows into the role
Big heart.
Bigger adventure.
Po’s journey starts with an unlikely choice and grows into questions about family, identity, and mentoring. Four theatrical features form the main film sequence.
Kung Fu Panda2008–2024About 6 hours
Before you press play
Two ways in.
One great journey.
Story order
The four theatrical films follow release order. Television series and shorts fill out the world but are not required for these feature stories.
The films / 4 theatrical releases
Kung Fu Panda
Your viewing guide.
Release order · US theatrical dates where available. Story order is an editorial viewing suggestion.
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Kung Fu Panda
Po is unexpectedly chosen to train beside the Furious Five.
Directed by Mark Osborne, John Stevenson
With Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina JolieUS theatrical release:
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Kung Fu Panda 2
Po learns more about his beginnings while facing a new threat.
Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson
With Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin HoffmanUS theatrical release:
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Kung Fu Panda 3
Family and teaching become part of Po’s next challenge.
Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Alessandro Carloni
With Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin HoffmanUS theatrical release:
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Kung Fu Panda 4
Po begins to consider what comes after being the Dragon Warrior.
Directed by Mike Mitchell
With Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola DavisUS theatrical release:
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Guide notes & sources
Editorial review: . Released theatrical features only; television, shorts, direct-to-video titles, and unreleased films are excluded. Story order follows each whole film’s main narrative. This guide is not a content rating or age recommendation.
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