Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The weight is over.

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Last modified: Feb. 5, 2024

Kung Fu Panda 3

Release Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Theaters

Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson • Alessandro Carloni

Starring: Bryan Cranston • James Hong • Ian McShane

PG Adventure 1 hr, 35 m

3.97 / 5.0

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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!

Adventure Comedy Family 3D Animated CG Sequel

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Who stars in Kung Fu Panda 3 – Cast List

Bryan Cranston
... (voice)

The Sheep Detectives, Argo
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James Hong
... Mister Ping (voice)

R.I.P.D., Kung Fu Panda 4
Ian McShane
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Who is making Kung Fu Panda 3 – Crew List

A look at Kung Fu Panda 3 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jennifer Yuh Nelson last helmed The Darkest Minds and Kung Fu Panda 2. The film's writer Jonathan Aibel last penned Luck and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.

Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Alessandro Carloni
Screenwriters: Jonathan Aibel
Glenn Berger
Producer: Melissa Cobb

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: DreamWorks Animation
Pearl Studio

Production – What we know about the Kung Fu Panda 3

Key Facts

Oriental DreamWorks – the Shanghai-based company owned by DreamWorks Animations, CMC, Shanghai Media Group and Shanghai Alliance – will handle one-third of the production work on the project, with the remainder to be done in the U.S.
Kung Fu Panda 3 will be produced in China in 2016 by Shanghai Oriental DreamWorks Film & Television Technology.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2015

Completed

Changed Kung Fu Panda 3 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production on the film is slated to commence beginning August 2013.

Apr 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jul 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for martial arts action and some mild rude humor
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: The weight is over.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Kung Fu Panda 3 Release Date: When was the film released?

Kung Fu Panda 3 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 29 , 2016. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Finest Hours, Fifty Shades of Black and Jane Got a Gun. Additional information: 3D/2D .

Kung Fu Panda 3 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Kung Fu Panda 3 is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, June 28, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Kung Fu Panda 3 today on Amazon.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Digital Release Date

Kung Fu Panda 3 is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 13, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.