Kung Fu Panda 4 presents its first trailer with new characters
Kung Fu Panda 4 presents its first trailer with new characters – The franchise has been a huge success for DreamWorks.
By Megan Sauer
The first official trailer for the highly anticipated animated sequel, Kung Fu Panda 4, is here.
Jack Black returns to voice the titular panda, Po, in the next installment of the beloved franchise. This time facing off against the sinister Chameleon, who can shapeshift to become anyone or anything, including Po!
The trailer for the new movie is 2 minutes and 26 seconds. It shows a new danger for Po and his friends.
The actors from the previous movies are back. Jack Black is Po, Dustin Hoffman is Shifu, James Hong is Mr. Ping (Po’s adoptive dad), and Bryan Cranston is Li (Po’s real dad).
Ian McShane also returns as Tai Lung, along with Ke Huy Quan, who will play a new character called Han, the leader of the Gang of Thieves.
After the success of the first trilogy, this fourth installment promises great surprises for fans. You can see the first trailer below:
Synopsis of Kung Fu Panda 4
After three adventures challenging world-class villains with his bravery and unparalleled martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Jack Black), is called by fate to… take a break once and for all. More specifically, he is asked to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
This raises some obvious problems.
Worse still, there have been recent sightings of an evil and powerful sorceress, Chameleon ( Viola Davis ), a small lizard that can shapeshift into any creature, large or small.
And Chameleon has his greedy eyes set on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give him the power to summon all the master villains Po has defeated back to the spiritual realm.
So Po is going to need help. He finds her (sort of?) in the form of Zhen, a cunning and quick thief ( Awkwafina ), a corsac vixen who really gets on Po’s nerves, but whose skills will prove invaluable.
In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian clutches, this comical and unusual pair will have to work together.
The Kung Fu Panda franchise is a successful series of animated films produced by DreamWorks Animation that has captivated audiences of all ages around the world.
The story revolves around Po, a clumsy and dreamy panda who becomes the legendary Dragon Warrior and defender of the Valley of Peace through his dedication to martial arts and learning kung fu.
The first film, Kung Fu Panda (2008), features Po, a food lover who dreams of becoming a skilled warrior. His destiny changes when he is chosen as the Dragon Warrior to face Tai Lung, a formidable enemy.
The film combines humor, action and an inspiring message about the importance of effort and self-improvement.
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) delves into Po’s past as he faces a new threat: Lord Shen and his secret weapon. The film explores themes of identity and acceptance.
In Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), Po reunites with his biological father and confronts Kai, a villain who steals the powers of kung fu masters. The film highlights the importance of family and the evolution of Po’s character.
