7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Overview
Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a dark secret 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 unravel the mystery of where he came from and come to terms with his trauma.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a dark secret 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 unravel the mystery of where he came from and come to terms with his trauma.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal themes of personal growth, overcoming trauma, and the classic struggle between good and evil, consciously balancing potential critiques of destructive technology with an emphasis on individual inner strength and traditional values.
The movie features an inherently diverse cast of anthropomorphic animal characters set in ancient China, reflecting a non-Western cultural context. It does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, as such roles are not present. The narrative focuses on personal growth and conflict without critiquing traditional Western identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film features Master Tigress, a highly skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins direct physical combat against multiple male wolf bandits and gorilla guards throughout the story.
The film positively portrays Buddhist-like philosophies, particularly through Po's quest for 'inner peace' as the ultimate solution to his struggles. Spiritual guidance from characters like the Soothsayer and Shifu, along with serene, temple-like settings, affirm the wisdom and virtues of these Eastern practices.
Kung Fu Panda 2 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Po's personal journey of self-discovery and confronting his past, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
Kung Fu Panda 2 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on Po's personal growth, his origins, and the conflict with Lord Shen, with no elements pertaining to gender identity or transsexual experiences.
All returning characters maintain their established genders from the first film. New characters introduced in this installment do not represent gender swaps of previously established characters. Therefore, no instances of gender swapping are present.
The film features anthropomorphic animal characters. The concept of a 'race swap,' as defined by changes in human racial categories, does not apply to these characters, as they do not possess a human race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.2
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