"Kung Fu Panda" (2008) is an American animated action-comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and released by Paramount Pictures. Released on June 6, 2008, the film grossed approximately $632 million worldwide against a production budget of $130 million. It was the highest-grossing animated film of 2008 and the third highest-grossing film of that year overall.
🎬 Basic Info:
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Directed by: Mark Osborne & John Stevenson
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Produced by: Melissa Cobb
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Written by: Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger
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Runtime: 92 minutes
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Release Date: June 6, 2008 (USA)
🐼 Main Cast (Voice Actors):
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Jack Black as Po – the clumsy, food-loving panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master.
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Dustin Hoffman as Master Shifu – the red panda kung fu teacher.
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Angelina Jolie as Tigress
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Ian McShane as Tai Lung – the main antagonist.
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Seth Rogen as Mantis
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Lucy Liu as Viper
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David Cross as Crane
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Jackie Chan as Monkey
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Randall Duk Kim as Master Oogway
🥋 Plot Summary:
Po, a lazy panda who works in his father's noodle shop, is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior, destined to bring peace to the Valley of Peace. He joins the legendary Furious Five under Master Shifu's reluctant training. Despite his unorthodox style and lack of skill, Po discovers that belief in oneself is the key to greatness, ultimately confronting the powerful and vengeful Tai Lung.
🌟 Why It Stands Out:
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Animation: Stunning, stylized martial arts sequences inspired by classic kung fu cinema.
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Themes: Belief in oneself, destiny, perseverance, and inner peace.
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Humor + Heart: Balances comedy with an emotional journey of self-discovery.
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Cultural Respect: Though a Western production, the film pays homage to Chinese culture and martial arts traditions.
Box Office Breakdown:
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Domestic (North America): $215.7 million
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International: $416.3 million
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Worldwide Total: $632 million
