Will there be 'Kung Fu Panda 5'? All we know about it

After the animated adventure 'Kung Fu Panda 4' topped the domestic box office and grossed $58.3 million in its opening weekend, UniversalDreamWork is planning to make the next film of the franchise. As the film overtook 2016’s 'Kung Fu Panda 3' ($41 million) and 2011’s 'Kung Fu Panda 2' ($47.6 million), the makers of the animated film were tempted to come out with the next film. Talking to 'Variety', 'Kung Fu Panda 4' co-director Stephanie Ma-Stine said it is not the end of Po’s story. He also asked to look forward to more.

Will Po feature in 'Kung Fu Panda 5'?

Po has never been a typical Dragon Warrior, it does not have a similar path of growth and self-discovery in future movies and this is enough to begin with the next film. According to 'Screenrant', Kung Fu Panda 5 will once again feature Po as it is its titular character as well as the centerpiece of the world.

'Kung Fu Panda 5': Will Po be the hero?

Jack Black has been involved with Po who has been the protagonist of the Fu Panda franchise for years. Naturally, he leads 'Kung Fu Panda 5'. Notwithstanding the doubts expressed by his fellow warriors, Po emerged as a hero and became the Dragon Warrior. Though Po searches for his successor in 'Kung Fu Panda 5'.

'Kung Fu Panda 4'

'Kung Fu Panda 4' is the the franchise’s first new installment in eight years and Jack Black returned to voice the main character. The star ensemble of this film includes Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane and Ke Huy Quan. Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine directed the film which was released in theaters on March 8, 2024.

FAQs:

What did the 'Kung Fu Panda 4' co-director say about the next film?
Talking to 'Variety', 'Kung Fu Panda 4' co-director Stephanie Ma-Stine said it is not the end of Po’s story. He also asked to look forward to more.

Who directed 'Kung Fu Panda 4'?
Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine directed 'Kung Fu Panda 4' which was released in theaters on March 8, 2024. It is the franchise’s first new installment in eight years and Jack Black returned to voice the main character.