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  • 2016
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2016
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 35 m

Summary 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 ...

Directed By: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson

Written By: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris

  • 2016
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2016
  • PG
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 35 m

Kung Fu Panda 3

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 503 User Ratings
7.6
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Summary 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 ...

Directed By: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson

Written By: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 34 Critic Reviews
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32% Mixed
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0% Negative
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91
Jan 27, 2016
A singular look, an exemplary vocal cast, and a narrative arc like a caress. That'll be the Kung Fu Panda franchise's legacy, the idea that shouldn't have worked but did, beautifully and with its own chi.
By Steve Persall FULL REVIEW
80
Mar 29, 2016
All the best parts of the movie are transitions and montages, jazzing up the video-game-ish plot with mock-heroic exuberance. The summer ahead is looking madly stuffed with talking animals, but Po has jammed his bulging frame through first, and done it with style.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 503 User Ratings
7.6
78% Positive
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18% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 503 User Ratings
7.6
78% Positive
390 Ratings
18% Mixed
92 Ratings
4% Negative
21 Ratings

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10
Sciesors
Mar 31, 2024
This is probably one of my favourite movies of all time. I mean the plot the character, kai (The main villain) is an amazing character overall with a badass theme and just himself is really good. the whole "po meeting his new dad" is also really and and a good introduction to the panda's of the movie.
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10
EDOGGYTHEMOVIE
May 16, 2022
This movie is the best film I have ever scene. I love it so much I Love it so much.
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80
Jan 18, 2016
It’s cohesive and cathartic enough to make a fourth entry unnecessary, but at the same time, it’s entertaining and gorgeous enough to make the prospect of same something to welcome.
By Alonso Duralde FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 25, 2016
It finds a benefit in its genre affiliation, evenly distributing its action in quick bursts of fluidly animated fight choreography.
By Sam C. Mac FULL REVIEW
63
Jan 27, 2016
The movie's story and cute characters are geared toward the younger crowd, per usual. But while it lacks the wonder and nuance of earlier Pandas, there are enough new faces and wowing, Asian-influenced style to also keep parents amused for an hour and a half.
By Brian Truitt FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 1, 2016
Plays as a franchise out of ideas, out of jokes and more naked about its real place in the film firmament –as panda pandering to the enormous Chinese movie market.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 27, 2016
Once upon a time, Black's charisma might have been enough to carry the movie.
By Katherine Pushkar FULL REVIEW
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10
highandlow
Mar 10, 2022
King fu panda 3 has always been better than it deserves to be, and this one proves to be no exception, reaching its audience with a continuing important message of finding my yourself and helping others as you grow and mature.
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sonofaBRUH
Aug 24, 2018
The Kung Fu Panda saga grows in animation quality with the third installment, but sadly, that’s about it. I wanted to like it more than I did, but 3 is a little too cheesy, cliché, predictable, and makes too little sense to be as good as the first two. The story is weaker, and some of the humor is off. The villain, Kai, is okay, but has neither the energy of Tai Lung nor the creepiness of Shen that made them such great characters. Kung Fu Panda 3 isn’t a terrible movie, but it was a little disappointing.
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badgerryan19
May 19, 2017
Great animation. Jack Black really brings Po to life, and Bryan Cranston as Li. Hilarious at points and great voice acting. Interesting story, but it is a bit generic. That doesn't takeaway the fact that it's still a great film.
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MightyPDK
Mar 17, 2016
Worse than its two predecessors in almost every way. The music is the same, so it didn't really lose anything there. The villain has no personality or motivation. Deus Ex Machina as far as the eye can see. I bet the producers' arms are sore from high-fiving each other after hearing how happy the Chinese government censors were after seeing this movie. Skip it, if you still can. Go watch 1 or 2 again instead. It's a little hyperbolic to say they're infinitely better, but only a little.
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TyronJames
May 21, 2016
Disappointing,everything about Kung-Fu Panda 3 is **** never amused me,it never amazes me,I've never laughed once and I don't the first time,I don't care about the characters and the villain is weak,That's saying much because the predecessors are fantastic.
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Production Company DreamWorks Animation, Oriental DreamWorks, China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
Release Date Jan 29, 2016
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline The weight is over
Website https://www.facebook.com/kungfupanda
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Awards

Annie Awards
• 4 Nominations
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination

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