By Marquee Editorial4 entries
The Kung Fu Panda franchise consists of four feature-length films that follow the journey of Po. The entries begin with Po being chosen as the Dragon Warrior in the Valley of Peace, continue as he faces threats across China alongside the Furious Five, show him visiting a secret panda village while an evil spirit threatens China, and follow him as he prepares to become a spiritual leader while training a new practitioner. Because these four movies follow Po sequentially from his initial selection as the Dragon Warrior through his later encounters and his transition toward becoming a spiritual leader, watching them in release order is recommended.

Kung Fu Panda
Movie, 2008
This first movie introduces Po as he is chosen by prophecy as the Dragon Warrior and guided by Master Shifu and the Furious Five against a deadly enemy threatening the Valley of Peace.

Kung Fu Panda 2
Movie, 2011
This second film places Po in his role as the Dragon Warrior as he and the Furious Five race across China to stop Lord Shen from using a devastating new weapon.

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Kung Fu Panda 3
Movie, 2016
This third installment features Po visiting a secret panda village with his father and forming a ragtag army to fight an evil spirit that threatens all of China.

Kung Fu Panda 4
Movie, 2024
This fourth entry shows Po preparing to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace while training a new practitioner and encountering the Chameleon.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kung Fu Panda | Movie | 2008 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Movie | 2011 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 3 | Kung Fu Panda 3 | Movie | 2016 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
| 4 | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Movie | 2024 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the first movie released in 2008, which introduces Po, the Valley of Peace, Master Shifu, and the Furious Five.
Yes, watching the movies in release order follows Po sequentially from his introduction as the Dragon Warrior through his subsequent adventures across China.
None of the entries can be skipped, as each of the four feature films contributes a unique part of Po's journey in the franchise.
Watch in this order: 1. Kung Fu Panda, 2. Kung Fu Panda 2, 3. Kung Fu Panda 3, 4. Kung Fu Panda 4.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2008 and 2024.
Kung Fu Panda has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.3 out of 10.