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Kung Fu Panda 2 Officially Headed to Theaters in 2011
October 1, 2008
by Alex Billington
We've already been saying 2011 will be one hell of a year. Now throw into a mix a sequel to one of the best DreamWorks animated movies since Shrek. Kung Fu Panda 2 has official begun production and is slated for release on June 3rd, 2011. Both Jack Black and Angelina Jolie will return for the sequel, which will follow Po, "the world's biggest kung fu fan, as he continues his journey as the chosen one who fulfills an ancient prophesy while mastering the art of kung fu." Screenwriters Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger (who also had their own story today as well) will be back, as will producer Melissa Cobb. Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who was the head of story on the first film, will take over directing duties this time around.
We've heard that this was in the works earlier in the summer when Kung Fu Panda first hit theaters, and my reaction then is the same now - this should be exciting to see. I was quite a fan of that movie and would love to see a sequel, but as we all know, sequels don't necessarily mean instant success. Although in the animation world, anything goes. It'll at least be fun to see the lovable Po the Panda return, since he was such a delightfully entertaining character. Thankfully I'm not one of the only ones who loved Kung Fu Panda - most of my moviegoing friends loved the movie more than they thought they would. The only semi-bad news - Kung Fu Panda 2 is due out in 3D. But maybe that isn't such a bad thing after all…
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Reader Feedback - 31 Comments »
1
I wrote a Kung Fu Panda comic book sequel for Dreamworks … I'll be VERY interested to see this film!!!
mrbobbyboy on Oct 2, 2008
2
KFP has a good shot of ending up on my Top 10 list for the year. I loved it a bundle.
I'll start the rigorous training my eyeballs will need to be able to withstand a 3-d film as soon as I finish writing this.
kevjohn on Oct 2, 2008
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I love KFP i wasn't expecting that movie to be that good and funny when i saw it at the movie theater. I'm glad i did and now i can't wait for the sequel.
AKUMARED on Oct 2, 2008
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Wow, I didn't know they were going to make a sequel! I loved the movie, and lets hope the 2nd is good! 
Catz2 on Oct 2, 2008
5
Kung Pu Panda. Beverly Hills Chihuahua… Oh, how I chortle at these high concept titles!
avoidz on Oct 2, 2008
6
That's gunna be so awesome . I love kung fo panda po is freaking awesome and reminds me of me well except for the amazingness of kung fu . . I can't wait . I guess I'm gunna have to.
i love that there making another one on Nov 22, 2008
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i love kung fu panda crane is my fav. i hope crane and po will be friends in the 2nd one because they had a lot of parts together in the 1st one. plus let crane have a girlfriend in the 2nd one as well please maybe named after me and let nicole sullivan play her she did kung fu chacaters like mira nova and shego on kim possible. i hope dreamworks will see or read this stuff please
alicia martin on Dec 3, 2008
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I can't wait! three years no prob. Since i've seen it my family is so in to kung fu.
leona on Dec 22, 2008
11
Can I hear a whoop whoop! I AM SO HAPPY! i get to see Shifu Again!
I LOVED this movie! Jack Black And Ian Mcshane AND lets not forget Dustin Hoffman DID AMAZING! i don't think tey could have picked a better cast! i do hope that the 2nd instalment will be As good or better! Because i always like Dreamworks sequels to there movies better the the first like Shrek And Madagascar GREAT MOVIE!
TheWeirdKidInTheBackoftheclass on Jan 14, 2009
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WOW! I can't wait to see it! I absolutely loved the first movie! And it coems out only six days beofre my birthday! I really want to see it!
Alise Brakeville on Feb 2, 2009
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The movie is sooooooooooooooooo cooooooool and it comes out on my b-day!
theweirderkidinthebackoftheclass on Feb 22, 2009
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I cannot wait for the Kung Fu Panda sequel! It's coming out on the day when I still may be in college, or maybe not, but that's alright. I get to see Po, Shifu, and the Furious Five again!
Now, I think Monkey needs to speak some more parts in this second movie, because he really didn't say much in the first one, but he said quite a bit. Also, you know Mei Ling from Secrets of the Furious Five? Well, I hope she's in the sequel, too. Wouldn't it be nice for Crane to see his old friend again? Also, I hope there's a Chinese dragon in the sequel, so I can't wait for more culture! 
There could be so many questions about the sequel that I could ask, but whatever the outcome, I'm going to really enjoy it, like I enjoyed the first Kung Fu Panda film! Thanks for making a masterpiece, Dreamworks!
Shari on Mar 3, 2009
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LAST NITE JACK BLACK ANNOUNCED HE WAS MAKIN IT ON THE KIDS CHOICE AWARDS
KING CARTER on Mar 29, 2009
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO kung fu panda 2 thats so awsome.atfirst i thought kfp1 was lame until i saw it it blew my socks off.cant wait
jake on Apr 6, 2009
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This is great news. I watched KFP again last night - I love it. Problem is I am 28 y/o male. I am going to need to borrow some kids to take to this film.
The is no charge for awesomeness
Panda fan on Apr 18, 2009
19
I think this movie should add another animal with a deadly kung fu style. Think of this, there's a kung fu style called the Panther style and there should be a panther named Saba, with the voice of Jason David Frank. This is only a thought, not a persuasion. I like making ideas.
Jacob Waters on Apr 18, 2009
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Well I still am a fan today, why? because I'm a 12 year old who can be! and I have a crush on Po, haha! Shhh don't tell the DreamWork Producers of Jack Black…:P Nah Just kidding but anyways, I can't wait for the sequel I will see it and go in it an hour on the day it starts!
Kailyn on Apr 24, 2009
21
Actually, I think you're missing a few things:
1: The name of the new movie is said to be "Kung Fu Panda 2: The Wheel of Time" or something along those lines.
2: Dustin Hoffman (the voice of the totally awesome Master Shifu) also mentioned his return to reprise his role. (He mentioned it when he was betting interviewed on the red carpet on the night of the Golden Globe Awards; I know because my mom and I saw him on TV that night.) And it's pretty safe to assume that the rest of the Furious Five voice actors (David Cross "Crane", Lucy Liu "Viper", Seth Rogen "Mantis" and Jackie Chan "Monkey") are going to make a possible return as well. (And probably the voices of Po's father Mr. Ping and Zeng as well.)
3: There are rumors about Mei Ling from Secrets of the Furious Five is said to also be in the new movie.
Other than that, I think you've got it all there. Anyway, I am really looking forward to this new movie. Maybe this time I'll get to see it in theaters! (My mom didn't take us to see it for some reason… Probably because she doesn't like Angelina Jolie.) I know this might sound really weird since I'm a teenager, but I don't care; I simply ADORE this movie, and I absolutely LOVE Shifu! (Dustin Hoffman SO deserved that award he got for his voice acting on that. He rocks! I mean, seriously. His flexibility in all his roles never ceases to amaze me.) I heard there also might be a bit of romance involved in the second one, which isn't all that bad, but in all honesty, I seriously hope they disprove of this whole stupid Crane/Viper thing once and for all. Seriously, it's a dumb pairing. If they have pair Viper with somebody, please let it be Mantis! And if there is a romance for Tigress, please let it be Po! (Honestly, I'm sick of all this Tigress/Shifu crap. It's pointless and dumb.) And as for a woman for Crane… I hope they pair him up with Mei Ling. (Again, it'd be a nice end to this whole Crane/Viper thing.) And as for Monkey… Please let Monkey be with somebody! That is, if there's gonna be any romance. Just an idea.
Okay, rant aside, I'm really excited and I want to see it. Badly. I don't know if I can wait that long to see it, but I'll try. ;P
I'm Not Giving My Name To A Machine! on Apr 25, 2009
22
Shifu was my number one favorite! I hope he has a big part in KFP 2
Anonomous on May 16, 2009
23
I was very surprised with the first "Kung Fu Panda", and would very much like to see a sequel. Po was a very interesting character, the traditional inept hero on the journey to better himself. I believe we can all relate to that. I was also surprised that Dustin Hoffman and Jackie Chan had lent their voices to this film, but both did an impressive job. There was plenty of comedy, vibrant animation, and very masterfully done martial arts scenes. I am a fan of action movies!
As a writer myself, I would've been more than willing to write a script for the sequel, but since I am inexperienced, I think it best to leave it to the experts. But, should there be a job opening at the DreamWorks' Screenplay Department (hint hint) . . . .
I am very much looking forward to Kung Fu Panda 2: (insert subtitle here), and I hope DreamWorks will continue to build on this franchise for a long time.
(BTW, I read that the sequel's title would be "Kung Fu Panda 2: Pandamonium". True or untrue, I am not sure.)
J. A. George on May 29, 2009
25
I think that Kung Fu Panda is an amazing and breakthrough achievement for Dreamworks. I hope you guys keep up the good work, and maybe in the sequel you could have a Fox as one of the new bad/good guys. That would be awesome!! Please keep up the good work guys.
Fox on Jun 8, 2009
26
Kung fu panda 2: the kaboom of doom, correct? Anyone watch after the credits of the original? It's been coming on HBO lately if you don't own a copy yourself;)
stewie on Jun 8, 2009
27
awsome!! cant wait!!
peter on Jun 10, 2009
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This is so AWESOME!!!! I can't wait for the second movie to come out. I got so many ideas for this movie. I think the second movie should be about a very powerful female spirit named Yan yu (means -"misty rain") and her powers allow her to assume the appearance of a beautiful panda. As it turns out Po falls in love with her.Their love is strong, but is interfeared with by the misguided efforts of Dan dan - an ancient wizard who beleives Yan yu to be the embiodment of an evil demon. Only through the efforts of Po, the furious five, Master shifu, and crane's faithful friend Mei ling can true love survive. This is just an idea that I have for the next movie and I hope that DREAMWORKS likes it.
BIG FAN!!! on Jun 16, 2009
30
I wonder if Tai Lung is going to be back? He is my favorite bad guy ever and he was so awesome. But nobody knows id he died or not.
Jacqueline on Jun 19, 2009
31
He came back in the 2nd game it's only on Nintendo DS and on Nintendo Wii…but they said in the sequel "A Mysterious warrior that threatens the extinction/word of Kung Fu." It could be him they just won't say if it is him or not.
Kailyn on Jun 20, 2009