Kung Fu Panda watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
13 entries·~59 hrs total runtime·2008–2024
Kung Fu Panda Begins
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1
Kung Fu Panda
Movie92 min · 2008
The first released entry and the introduction of Po, Master Shifu and the Furious Five.
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2
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Special25 min · 2008
A short film in which Po recounts the individual histories of the Furious Five.
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3
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Special26 min · 2010
A holiday television special set after the first film.
Kung Fu Panda 2 and Legends of Awesomeness
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4
Kung Fu Panda 2
Movie90 min · 2011
Continues Po's story and reveals information about Po's early life and biological family.
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5
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
TV Series80 episodes · 2011–2016
An animated series following Po and the Furious Five during the period between the first two films.
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6
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Special24 min · 2011
A short film about the history of Masters Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox and Croc.
Kung Fu Panda 3
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7
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Special23 min · 2016
A prequel showing how the Furious Five first came together before Po became the Dragon Warrior.
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8
Kung Fu Panda 3
Movie95 min · 2016
Continues Po's story as Po meets the surviving pandas and confronts Kai.
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9
Panda Paws
Special4 min · 2016
A short featuring Mei Mei competing at the Spring Festival.
Streaming Television Series
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10
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
TV Series26 episodes · 2018–2019
Follows Po as Po trains four young pandas who acquire powerful chi abilities.
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11
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
TV Series42 episodes · 2022–2023
Follows Po and English knight Wandering Blade on an international quest.
Kung Fu Panda 4
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12
Kung Fu Panda 4
Movie94 min · 2024
Continues the theatrical storyline as Po prepares to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace.
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13
Dueling Dumplings
Special3 min · 2024
A short film featuring Po and Zhen disagreeing over the correct way to prepare dumplings.
How many Kung Fu Panda movies and shows are there?
There are four theatrical films, three television series containing 148 episodes in total and six major animated shorts or television specials.
Do I need to watch Legends of Awesomeness before Kung Fu Panda 2?
Legends of Awesomeness contains side stories involving Po and the Furious Five and does not need to be treated as a direct narrative bridge between the films.
What order should a first-timer watch Kung Fu Panda in?
A first-time viewer should use release order, beginning with Kung Fu Panda and placing the specials and television series at their real-world release positions.
Is Kung Fu Panda finished or still ongoing?
Kung Fu Panda remains an active screen franchise following Kung Fu Panda 4.
See also: Studio Ghibli watch order, Avatar: The Last Airbender watch order.
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