Summary

  • Kung Fu Panda 4 will release digitally on April 9 after a successful theatrical run.
  • The film has so far garnered $410.4 million worldwide and $166 million domestically, making it the most successful franchise film since the original.
  • The positive audience reception also makes Kung Fu Panda 4 a successful return for the franchise.

’s digital release date has been revealed. The fourth entry in the popular animated action franchise, Kung Fu Panda 4 originally released in theaters on March 8. It features a leading vocal cast of Jack Black, Awkwafina, Bryan Cranson, Ian McShane, James Hong, Viola Davis, and Ke Huy Quan.

Universal has announced Kung Fu Panda 4’s release date, with the film becoming available on digital platforms on April 9. The exact nature as to what platforms Kung Fu Panda 4 will be released on, and what the pricing will be, was not revealed, but the impending VOD release will soon unveil these details. The digital release will also include an original short, "Dueling Dumplings", starring Po (Black) and Shen (Awkwafina).

Kung Fu Panda 4’s Theatrical Success Explained

Po Rushing Down a Dock in Kung Fu Panda 4

The April 9 digital release of Kung Fu Panda 4 is positioned almost exactly one month after the film’s theatrical release. This may seem like a relatively short window of exclusive theatrical release for a film that's been performing so well, but looking at the release calendar, the move makes some sense. Kung Fu Panda 4 has stiff theatrical competition right now, including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and the Monsterverse hit Godzilla X Kong. These are both PG-13 movies that could have some crossover appeal, posing a challenge to Kung Fu Panda 4 in theaters.

The Chameleon disguised as Po and Po in Kung Fu Panda 4.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 is not lacking in theatrical ticket sales. At the time of writing, the movie has brought in $410.4 million worldwide. Of this total, $166 million came domestically, meaning that the film beat two of its Kung Fu Panda franchise predecessors – Kung Fu Panda 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3. The previous sequels brought in $165.2 million and $143.5 million, respectively, at the domestic box office. Kung Fu Panda 4 still trails behind both films in overall sales, but there's time for it to make up the difference.

Domestic Gross

Worldwide Gross

RT Critics Score

RT Audience Score

Kung Fu Panda

$215.7 million

$632 million

87%

87%

Kung Fu Panda 2

$165.2 million

$665.6 million

81%

74%

Kung Fu Panda 3

$143.5 million

$521.1 million

86%

79%

Kung Fu Panda 4

$166 million*

$410.4 million*

72%

86%

Because of its massive box office returns, Kung Fu Panda 4 does not need to stay in theaters in order for it to be considered successful. Kung Fu Panda 4 was also well-received by audiences, scoring an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. At a 72% Tomatometer, Kung Fu Panda 4 reviewed the weakest of the franchise among critics. Nonetheless, it has represented a triumphant return for the franchise. This momentum will likely continue as Kung Fu Panda 4’s digital release will allow viewers to enjoy Po’s adventures at home.

Source: Universal

Kung Fu Panda 4 Poster Featuring Po and ing Characters Flying Through the Air

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Kung Fu Panda 4
PG
Action
Adventure
Animation
7/10
7.3/10
Release Date
March 8, 2024
Runtime
94 Minutes
Director
Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine

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Kung Fu Panda 4 is the fourth film in the animated martial arts adventure franchise. The film will see Po leave his home and enter the city to search for his future Dragon Warrior replacement while dealing with a dangerous shapeshifting foe known as The Chameleon.

Franchise(s)
Kung Fu Panda
Studio(s)
DreamWorks Animation
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures