Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Kernel Score: 79% · 7,752 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy
Released: 2011-05-25
Runtime: 91 minutes
Is Kung Fu Panda 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. A bigger, darker follow-up where Po faces a villain tied to his past. The action is sharper than the first film and it has real emotion, though the humour is a little thinner.
Watch it if you
- liked the first Kung Fu Panda
- want animated action with style
- like stories about finding your place
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first film
- want pure silliness
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Kung Fu Panda 2
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a dark presence from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock lord Shen unleashes a terrifying new weapon to wipe out kung fu itself, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.
Kung Fu Panda 2 parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Kung Fu Panda 2 has fantasy martial-arts action and some intense themes like a past genocide backstory.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Martial-arts action sequences and a villain's weapon plot involving a reference to past mass violence/genocide.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Kung Fu Panda 2
If you liked Kung Fu Panda 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Kung Fu Panda (2008) — 83%: The first film, with the same charm and humour.
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Animated action with wit and a dark side.
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) — 86%: Adventure with strong fights and a warm centre.
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) — 78%: More Po, with a lighter touch.
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) — 86%: Martial-arts action with family at its core.
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Superhero fun with a warm friendship.
Director
Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Cast
- Jack Black as Po (voice)
- Angelina Jolie as Tigress (voice)
- Dustin Hoffman as Shifu (voice)
- Gary Oldman as Lord Shen (voice)
- Jackie Chan as Monkey (voice)
- Lucy Liu as Viper (voice)
- Seth Rogen as Mantis (voice)
- David Cross as Crane (voice)
- Michelle Yeoh as The Soothsayer (voice)
- James Hong as Mr. Ping (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 2 FAQ
Is Kung Fu Panda 2 worth watching?
Worth watching. A bigger, darker follow-up where Po faces a villain tied to his past. The action is sharper than the first film and it has real emotion, though the humour is a little thinner.
Where can I watch Kung Fu Panda 2?
In the US you can stream Kung Fu Panda 2 on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Kung Fu Panda 2 OK for kids?
Kung Fu Panda 2 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Kung Fu Panda 2 has fantasy martial-arts action and some intense themes like a past genocide backstory.
What movies are like Kung Fu Panda 2?
If you liked Kung Fu Panda 2, try Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Raya and the Last Dragon and Kung Fu Panda 4.