Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 3D American computer-animated action comedy-drama martial arts film, directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to the 2008 film Kung Fu Panda, in which Po and his friends battle to stop a would-be conqueror (Lord Shen) with a powerful new weapon, with the giant panda discovering a disquieting link to his past in the process. The cast of the original film reprised their voice roles while the new villain, Lord Shen, is voiced by Gary Oldman.
The film was released on May 26, 2011 in Real D 3D and Digital 3D. Kung Fu Panda 2 received positive reviews, with critics praising its animation, voice acting, and character development. It was also a commercial success surpassing the original film and, like the original film, was the highest grossing animated feature film of the year. The film was nominated for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards.
A video game adaptation of the film was developed and published by THQ on May 23, 2011. The game takes place after the events of the film, and features Po and the rest of the Furious Five troubled by an evil group of komodo dragon mercenaries. With the help of the other kung fu masters, Po has to uncover the plot behind this siege and put a stop to it.
A sequel, Kung Fu Panda 3 is scheduled to be released on December 23, 2015, along with three other films in the franchise. Kung Fu Panda 3 will be directed again by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, and will be produced in co-production with the Chinese Oriental DreamWorks. Beside the main films, Kung Fu Panda franchise also consists of three short films Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five, Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special and Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters. A television series Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness has been airing on the Nickelodeon channel since 2011.
The film was released on May 26, 2011 in Real D 3D and Digital 3D. Kung Fu Panda 2 received positive reviews, with critics praising its animation, voice acting, and character development. It was also a commercial success surpassing the original film and, like the original film, was the highest grossing animated feature film of the year. The film was nominated for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards.
A video game adaptation of the film was developed and published by THQ on May 23, 2011. The game takes place after the events of the film, and features Po and the rest of the Furious Five troubled by an evil group of komodo dragon mercenaries. With the help of the other kung fu masters, Po has to uncover the plot behind this siege and put a stop to it.
A sequel, Kung Fu Panda 3 is scheduled to be released on December 23, 2015, along with three other films in the franchise. Kung Fu Panda 3 will be directed again by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, and will be produced in co-production with the Chinese Oriental DreamWorks. Beside the main films, Kung Fu Panda franchise also consists of three short films Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five, Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special and Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters. A television series Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness has been airing on the Nickelodeon channel since 2011.