Suggested age6+

Includes martial arts fighting, an intense supernatural bull monster villain, jade warriors, sad flashbacks of separation from a mother, peril, and captured characters. Mei Mei is flirtatious, though nothing comes of it.

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Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3

Movie (2016)

Grab destiny by the dumplings.

While Po and his father are visiting a secret panda village, an evil spirit threatens all of China, forcing Po to form a ragtag army to fight back.

Animation
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Family
95 minutes
Released

What to expect

Includes martial arts fighting, an intense supernatural bull monster villain, jade warriors, sad flashbacks of separation from a mother, peril, and captured characters. Mei Mei is flirtatious, though nothing comes of it.

The good stuff

Themes include integrity, perseverance, teamwork, courage, and finding your true self. Po is brave and cooperative, his biological and adoptive dads are supportive, Shifu encourages growth, and Tigress demonstrates teamwork. Celebrates traditional Chinese culture, but these familiar depictions can be seen as clichéd, and filmmakers and voice actors are mostly White. Meant to entertain rather than educate, but includes lessons about embracing what makes you special.

Family guidance

Ages 6+

Includes martial arts fighting, an intense supernatural bull monster villain, jade warriors, sad flashbacks of separation from a mother, peril, and captured characters. Mei Mei is flirtatious, though nothing comes of it.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

Mei Mei is flirtatious, though nothing comes of it.

Violence & Gore

Includes martial arts fighting, an intense supernatural bull monster villain, jade warriors, sad flashbacks of separation from a mother, peril, and captured characters.

Profanity

Contains infrequent insult language and bathroom humor.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Drinking, drugs, and smoking are not present.

Frightening Scenes

Features frequent intense battles, flashback scenes of parent-child separation, and moments of danger or perceived permanent loss.

Other things to know

The film itself contains nothing, but spin-offs, video games, sequels, and tie-in merchandise exist.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

Themes include integrity, perseverance, teamwork, courage, and finding your true self.

Role models

Po is brave and cooperative, his biological and adoptive dads are supportive, Shifu encourages growth, and Tigress demonstrates teamwork.

Representation

Celebrates traditional Chinese culture, but these familiar depictions can be seen as clichéd, and filmmakers and voice actors are mostly White.

Learning

Meant to entertain rather than educate, but includes lessons about embracing what makes you special.

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