6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Overview
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict, centered on personal growth, leadership transition, and confronting a clear evil, is largely apolitical, and its solution emphasizes universal themes of individual responsibility, mentorship, and redemption without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
Kung Fu Panda 4 showcases visible diversity through its anthropomorphic animal characters, including a non-traditional family structure with two father figures and prominent, capable female characters. The narrative integrates themes of inclusion and female empowerment, presenting these diverse elements and traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique.
Secondary
Kung Fu Panda 4 subtly presents LGBTQ+ representation through Po's two father figures, Mr. Ping and Mr. Li. Their warm relationship, interpreted by some as romantic, contributes to inclusivity by depicting a non-traditional family structure. This portrayal is considered positive for offering diverse family representation in children's media.
The film features the main antagonist, The Chameleon, who repeatedly defeats the male protagonist, Po, in physical combat using absorbed martial arts skills. Additionally, Zhen, a skilled fox, is shown to be victorious in physical skirmishes against multiple male opponents.
The film portrays spiritual themes like the Spirit Realm, Staff of Wisdom, and the pursuit of inner peace and personal growth, which align with Buddhist philosophical principles. These elements are presented as integral to the characters' development and are affirmed as sources of wisdom and positive transformation.
Hinduism is depicted through its integration of Eastern religious motifs and practices, contributing to the film's overarching spiritual and philosophical framework. These elements are presented as part of a positive and respected spiritual tradition that underpins the narrative's themes of wisdom and self-discovery.
Kung Fu Panda 4 does not feature any transsexual characters or directly address the transsexual community within its narrative. There are no explicit transsexual characters, subplots, or themes related to gender identity or transition. Any potential 'coding' is speculative and not specific to transsexual identity, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
The film introduces The Chameleon as a new main antagonist voiced by a woman, but there is no indication this character was previously established as male. Existing female characters like Master Tigress maintain their gender. No characters previously established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender.
Kung Fu Panda 4 introduces new characters voiced by diverse actors, but these are original to the film and thus excluded from the definition of a race swap. Returning characters maintain their original voice actors, and the anthropomorphic nature of the characters does not align with the concept of a human race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.1
5.4
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