Kung Fu Panda 4
New year, new fur, new Po
Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, while facing a powerful new shapeshifting sorceress, The Chameleon.
Director
Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine
Studio
DreamWorks Animation / Universal Pictures
Release
March 8, 2024
Runtime
94 min
Genres
Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Box office
$547.7 million worldwide
Cast & Characters
Po (voice)
Jack Black
Zhen (voice)
Awkwafina
The Chameleon (voice)
Viola Davis
Shifu (voice)
Dustin Hoffman
Did You Know?
Kung Fu Panda 4 introduces The Chameleon, a shapeshifting sorceress voiced by Viola Davis, as the franchise's first female main villain.
Source: DreamWorks press materials · verified 2026-07-29
The film marks Po's transition from Dragon Warrior to spiritual leader, a new chapter for the character.
Source: DreamWorks Animation · verified 2026-07-29
Critical Assessment
Kung Fu Panda 4 holds a 6.3/10 on IMDb (78,494 votes), a 54/100 on Metacritic, and a 71% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a solid if unremarkable reception for the franchise's fourth entry.
“Familiar but still finds moments of genuine charm.” — Common Sense Media “Davis is a highlight as the film's shapeshifting villain.” — The Hollywood Reporter
The film's modest scores across the board (71% RT, 54 Metacritic) reflect a franchise entry that satisfied its built-in audience without breaking new critical ground, consistent with long-running animated sequels.
Ratings as of 2026-07-29
AI Verdict
AI-generatedKung Fu Panda 4 is a solid, unremarkable franchise entry — its modest scores across the board mirror its status as reliable family entertainment rather than a critical standout.