"Kung Fu Panda" is a 2008 American animated action-comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. The film was directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson and features a star-studded voice cast, including Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and Jackie Chan.
The story follows a clumsy and overweight panda named Po, voiced by Jack Black, who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. However, Po works in his father's noodle shop and seems far from fulfilling his martial arts aspirations. Everything changes when an ancient prophecy foretells that a chosen one, the Dragon Warrior, will arise to defeat the evil snow leopard Tai Lung, voiced by Ian McShane. Against all odds, Po is accidentally chosen as the Dragon Warrior by the wise Master Oogway, voiced by Randall Duk Kim.
Despite initial skepticism from the Furious Five, a group of skilled kung fu warriors voiced by Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and David Cross, Po embarks on a journey to learn kung fu and fulfill his destiny. The film explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the belief that anyone can achieve greatness.
"Kung Fu Panda" was well-received by both audiences and critics for its engaging story, vibrant animation, and humor. The film's success led to the creation of a franchise, including sequels like "Kung Fu Panda 2" (2011) and "Kung Fu Panda 3" (2016), as well as spin-off projects. The character of Po and the world of "Kung Fu Panda" have become popular and enduring in the realm of animated films.