Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
85%RT Audience Score: 78%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 10 nominations
Kung Fu Panda 3 boasts the requisite visual splendor, but like its rotund protagonist, this sequel’s narrative is also surprisingly nimble, adding up to animated fun for the whole family
Kung Fu Panda 3 is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good laugh and some heartwarming moments. The animation is stunning and the story is both familiar and fresh, making it a great addition to the franchise. Plus, who doesn’t love a movie about a panda who knows kung fu? It’s a must-see for all ages and will leave you feeling uplifted and entertained. So grab some popcorn and get ready to join Po and his friends on their latest adventure!
Production Company(ies)
Columbia Pictures,
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for martial arts action and some mild rude humor
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Auro 11.1 Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Datasat Dolby Surround 7.1 SDDS
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 29, 2016 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2016
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Kung Fu Panda 3, Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K Simmons, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Alessandro Carloni, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Melissa Cobb, Comedy, Adventure, PG, Box Office, Budget, Reviewed by Sara Michelle Fetters, Roxana Hadadi, Geoffrey Macnab, Philippa Hawker, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Mark Kermode, Brian Eggert, Don Shanahan, Richard Crouse, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Animated, Martial Arts, Family, Sequel, Chi, Pandas, Kung Fu, Evil Warlord, Spirit World, Visual Splendor, Nimble Narrative, Fun for the Whole Family, Po, Tigress, Monkey, Shifu, Li, Kai, Martial Arts Action, Some Mild Rude Humor, 20th Century Fox
Worldwide gross: $521,170,825
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $642,342,293
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 203
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 70,048,233
US/Canada gross: $143,528,619
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $176,898,817
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 422
US/Canada opening weekend: $41,282,042
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $50,880,057
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 221
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $145,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $178,712,292
Production budget ranking: 156
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $96,236,569
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $367,393,432
ROI to date (est.): 134%
ROI ranking: 816
Bryan Cranston – Li (Voice)
Dustin Hoffman – Shifu (Voice)
Angelina Jolie – Tigress (Voice)
J.K. Simmons – Kai (Voice)
Jackie Chan – Monkey (Voice)
Director(s)
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Alessandro Carloni
Writer(s)
Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Producer(s)
Melissa Cobb
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 10 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (179) | Top Critics (53) | Fresh (154) | Rotten (25)
Kung Fu Panda 3 concludes on a definite high note, filled with eye-popping animated set pieces as well as thrilling story beats that I was perfectly entertained by.
August 16, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Kung Fu Panda 3 revisits the same themes as its predecessors … But that familiarity doesn’t lessen the film’s emotional impact and solid laughs.
August 2, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
It may serve up exactly the same mix of mayhem, noodles and dumplings as the first two films in the series, but Kung Fu Panda 3 is still energetic and wildly entertaining fare.
April 1, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Geoffrey Macnab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
There is plenty in Kung Fu Panda 3 that echoes the first film and the sequel, but it’s not tired recycling. Instead, the movie deftly reinforces and extends what has gone before.
March 24, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5
Philippa Hawker
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
The film is simultaneously sweet, simple and savvy.
March 14, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
It’s amiable, colourful fare, buoyed up by occasional moments of beauty, most of them in the dazzling background designs – both worldly and otherworldly.
March 13, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Overall, the animation arguably achieves the best looking of the three movies; however, Kung Fu Panda 3 is also the most inconsistently stylized.
April 22, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Its nimble combination of clever humor and endearing heart is undeniable. This is a cant-miss crowd pleaser that pulses with energy in all the right places.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Don Shanahan
Every Movie Has a Lesson
The rare sequel that holds up to the original. It’s respectful to the story but more importantly it’s respectful to the audiences who have grown to love these characters.
February 3, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Visually, everything continues to advance in sharpness and movement and flashiness.
December 5, 2020 | Rating: 4/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
We’ve become part of the Valley of Peace and the world of Po and his friends and mentors.
September 13, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Perhaps a simple, good-hearted story with plenty of color, comedy, and action is all that people need. And if that’s the case, Kung Fu Panda 3 does what it needs to.
July 13, 2020 | Rating: B-
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin…
Plot
When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible-learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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