Kung Fu Panda 2 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kung Fu Panda 2 |
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| Directed by | Jennifer Yuh Nelson |
| Produced by | Melissa Cobb |
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| Music by | Hans Zimmer John Powell |
| Editing by | Clare Knight |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | May 22, 2011 (Hollywood premiere) May 26, 2011 (United States) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150 million |
| Money made | $665.7 million |
Kung Fu Panda 2 is an exciting 3D animated movie from 2011. It's the second film in the popular Kung Fu Panda series. In this adventure, Po, voiced by Jack Black, is now the amazing Dragon Warrior. He teams up with his friends, the legendary Furious Five: Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Mantis, and Crane.
Their big mission takes them to Gongmen City. They must stop a super evil peacock named Lord Shen. He plans to use a powerful new weapon to destroy all of kung fu! The movie was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. She also worked on the first Kung Fu Panda film. Kung Fu Panda 2 was a huge hit and earned a lot of praise. It even became the highest-earning movie ever directed by a woman.
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The Story of Kung Fu Panda 2
Po (voiced by Jack Black) is now a true Kung Fu master. He protects the Valley of Peace with his friends, the Furious Five. But Po needs to find "inner peace" to become even stronger. His teacher, Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman), sends him on a journey.
Their quest is to stop Lord Shen (voiced by Gary Oldman) in Gongmen City. Shen is an evil albino peacock. He has created a new weapon that can destroy kung fu forever. Po faces a big challenge on this journey. He is worried about what happened to his real parents.
An old goat named Soothsayer (voiced by Michelle Yeoh) helps Po. She helps him remember his past. Po's parents sent him away as a baby to keep him safe. This happened when Lord Shen attacked their village many years ago. Shen had learned that a warrior of black and white would defeat him.
Knowing his true past helps Po find his inner peace. He then destroys Shen's cannons by throwing the cannonballs back at them. Po defeats Shen, who is crushed by his own weapon. Finally, Po accepts Mr. Ping (voiced by James Hong) as his loving adoptive dad.
Meet the Characters
Familiar Faces from Kung Fu Panda
- Po: A panda and the main hero. He is the Dragon Warrior and a Kung Fu master. Jack Black voices him again.
- Shifu: A wise red panda. He is Po's Kung Fu teacher. Dustin Hoffman returns as his voice.
- Tigress: A strong tiger. She is part of the Furious Five and Po's close friend. Angelina Jolie voices her.
- Viper: A graceful green tree viper. She is also a member of the Furious Five. Lucy Liu voices her.
- Monkey: A clever golden langur. He is a member of the Furious Five. Jackie Chan voices him.
- Mantis: A quick northern praying mantis. He is part of the Furious Five. Seth Rogen voices him.
- Crane: A soaring red crowned crane. He is a member of the Furious Five. David Cross voices him.
- Mr. Ping: A kind swan goose. He is Po's adoptive father. James Hong voices him.
New Characters in Kung Fu Panda 2
- Shen: A bad albino peacock. He is the main villain. Gary Oldman voices him.
- Soothsayer: A wise goat. She can see the future and helps Po. Michelle Yeoh voices her.
- Storming Ox: A powerful ox. He tries to protect Gongmen City. Dennis Haysbert voices him.
- Croc: An Oriental alligator. He also helps protect Gongmen City. Jean-Claude Van Damme voices him.
- Thundering Rhino: A brave javan rhinoceros. He is another protector of Gongmen City. Victor Garber voices him.
- Panda Dad: Po's biological father. He is the leader of his panda village. Fred Tatasciore voices him.
Movie Music: The Soundtrack
| Kung Fu Panda 2: Music from the Motion Picture |
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| Soundtrack album by
Hans Zimmer & John Powell
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| Released | May 24, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Score | |||
| Length | 64:26 | |||
| Label | Varèse Sarabande | |||
| Producer | Hans Zimmer John Powell |
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The music for Kung Fu Panda 2 was created by Hans Zimmer and John Powell. It was released on May 24, 2011. Just like the movie, the soundtrack got great reviews from music critics.
Track List Highlights
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Ancient China / Story of Shen" | 2:43 |
| 2. | "Dumpling Warrior" | 1:20 |
| 3. | "Inner Peace" | 2:25 |
| 4. | "Musicians Village" | 1:20 |
| 5. | "Save Kung Fu" | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Daddy Issues" | 4:22 |
| 7. | "Stealth Mode" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Gongmen Jail" | 2:40 |
| 9. | "Rickshaw Chase" | 2:36 |
| 10. | "Po and Shen / Face to Face" | 5:58 |
| 11. | "More Cannons!" | 3:00 |
| 12. | "Fireworks Factory" | 6:48 |
| 13. | "Po Finds the Truth" | 5:03 |
| 14. | "Invasion Begins" | 2:37 |
| 15. | "Zen Ball Master" | 7:21 |
| 16. | "My Fist Hungers for Justice" | 4:55 |
| 17. | "Dumpling Warrior Remix" | 3:30 |
The soundtrack also features other cool songs:
- Pump It - The Black Eyed Peas
- Kung Fu Fighting - Cee Lo Green ft Jack Black
- Forgiven - Skillet
- I'll be Missing You - P. Diddy Feat. Faith Evans & 112
What's Next: The Sequel
After Kung Fu Panda 2 was so successful, DreamWorks Animation announced big news! They confirmed there would be six movies in the Kung Fu Panda series. Kung Fu Panda 3 was released in 2016.
Jennifer Yuh Nelson returned to direct the third movie. Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger also came back to write the script. The original voice cast returned for the film. Kung Fu Panda 3 was special because it was the first American animated movie to be made with a Chinese company.
See also
In Spanish: Kung Fu Panda 2 para niños
