'Kung Fu Panda 4' trivia and fun facts
OLD ACQUAINTANCES
This marks the 4th collaboration of director Mike Mitchell and writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger after 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked', 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Wate' and 'Trolls'.
AN EVER-PRESENT ANTAGONIST
Tai Lung has appeared in every 'Kung Fu Panda' movie: 'Kung Fu Panda' - He was the main antagonist. 'Kung Fu Panda 2' - He was mentioned, and appeared in a flashback. 'Kung Fu Panda 3' - He was one of Po's action figures and Kai's amulet. 'Kung Fu Panda 4' - He was summoned by The Chameleon.
FIFTH FILM
The fifth theatrically released animated quadriquel, after 'Shrek Forever After', 'Ice Age: Continental Drift', 'Toy Story 4 ' and 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania'.
FIRST TIME
The first 'Kung Fu Panda' sequel not to be directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson.
THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE
This is the third theatrically released quadriquel to not be made in a way that serves as a closing point to it's franchise. Instead Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) starts off a new saga for the Kung Fu Panda franchise, with the creators being intent on doing two more films afterwards.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
DreamWorks Animation's 46th feature film.
VOICE ACTRESS
Awkwafina's 2nd DreamWorks Animation film, after 'The Bad Guys'.