Kung Fu Panda caused a global sensation, how did it bomb when part 4 was released?

The movie Kung Fu Panda 4 is causing a storm in theaters, the animated series about Po the bear is attracting a lot of attention from the public around the world, becoming an indispensable spiritual dish.

Over the past 16 years, the Kung Fu Panda series has left a strong mark on the big screen and in the hearts of global audiences. Few people know that the DreamWorks team initially wanted this to be a "comedy parody" project, but Stevenson was determined to keep the martial spirit. The main character Po represents the breaking of the stereotype of martial arts masters on screen. Martial arts masters do not need to have six packs or be slim; on the contrary, they can be big, have a big appetite, and still be outstanding.

The first part of Kung Fu Panda was released in 2008, quickly creating a global fever. The film was initially shown at the Cannes Film Festival, then swept theaters with great success. Specifically, DreamWorks' project earned 631.7 million USD, nearly 5 times the production cost (130 million USD). Kung Fu Panda also became the highest-grossing animated film of 2008, helping the studio regain its top position after Shrek .

The story of the film follows the panda Po. Because he did not want to follow his father's career as a chef, Po dreamed of becoming a Kung Fu master and set out to participate in the Than Long Dai Hiep contest. He then spent time practicing martial arts with master Shifu and his brothers and sisters. They must confront the villain Tai Lung to rescue the villagers. The film received many compliments for its quality, earning 2 nominations for Best Animated Film at the Oscars and the Golden Globes. On Rotten Tomatoes, Kung Fu Panda received an 87% rating from experts and 83% from the audience.

In 2016, Kung Fu Panda 3 was released. The film was initially released with special screenings in the Chinese market, before officially launching globally. With $521 million earned, Kung Fu Panda 3 is the second highest-grossing January release of all time. The film was also praised by critics, with a "fresh tomato" score as high as part 1 - 87%. In this part, Po must face Kai - the crazy buffalo who returned to the human world with the determination to destroy the panda who is good at martial arts.

Besides the familiar content of good and evil confrontation, Kung Fu Panda 3 also focuses on exploiting family stories. The close relationship between the two fathers for Po becomes the highlight of the work. In particular, the film witnessed a breakthrough in entertainment elements, with unique images and sounds. Kung Fu Panda 3 harmoniously combines advanced 3D graphics and traditional 2D images, bringing a new visual experience. Besides, the action scenes are also staged majestically and impressively.

Kung Fu Panda 2 was released in 2011, 3 years after the huge success of the first part. This is also the highest-grossing part of the series, bringing in 665.7 million USD. Meanwhile, the film's production budget was revealed to be about 150 million USD. The story of the film follows the panda Po after eliminating Tai Lung to become the Great Dragon God, protecting the Binh Yen Valley with his brothers and sisters. His opponent this time is Shen, a white peacock who wants to rule ancient China.

The story of Kung Fu Panda 2 expands and develops the character's background. The work impresses when it exploits psychological factors well. Many scenes cause strong emotions and touch the hearts of the audience. Besides the content, the entertainment factor also helps the film score points. In addition to beautiful images, Hans Zimmer's music captivates the audience. Modern style combined with Chinese tradition effectively complements the film's content. The work later received a nomination for Best Animated Film at the 2012 Oscars.

It wasn't until nearly a decade after the success of part 3 that Kung Fu Panda 4 was released by DreamWorks. The work is directed by Mike Mitchell, focusing on a new chapter in the life of panda Po. He was assigned by master Shifu to take on the position of spiritual leader of Binh Yen Valley, along with finding a successor to the title of Divine Dragon Great Knight. In this part, Po must confront the villain Chameleon, a chameleon with the ability to disguise himself as anyone.

Compared to previous parts, the content of Kung Fu Panda 4 is somewhat "lighter". The stories of the characters are not too impressive, the psychological depth is only faintly exploited. Therefore, the story of the movie is quite simple, not difficult to predict and create surprises. However, Kung Fu Panda 4 still delights with charming comedy details, along with images and music that satisfy the audience. Through Po's journey, the work conveys humanistic messages in a delicate and gentle way. Released in Vietnam, part 4 of Kung Fu Panda became the animated film with the highest number of pre-order tickets in history.

Kung Fu Panda 4 hé lộ loạt nhân vật phản diện lớn nhất quay trở lại, khán giả chờ ngày ra rạp Thiên Di16:48:57 16/12/2023Thông tin bộ phim Kung Fu Panda 4 sẽ ra mắt vào năm 2024 đang thu hút sự chú ý của khán giả. Theo đó, trong phần trở lại này cũng sẽ xuất hiện những gương mặt phản diện quen thuộc như Tai Lung, Shen và Kai.