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Kung Fu Panda 2

Movie 2011 91 min Animation, Family, Comedy, Action Reviewed by Dan S · Checked 22 Jun 2018
Official Rating PG ClearAge 10+

Why our age differs

Official rating here is PG. We say 10 because the fighting is constant and the villain is dark, and because the story carries a genuinely sad thread about losing your parents

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate

Our take

Kung Fu Panda 2 mixes frequent comic kung fu with a sad story about Po's early life. A peacock warlord brings battles and a powerful weapon, while Po learns more about being separated from his birth parents. The action has no blood, and the humour lightens the mood, but the loss and menacing villain give it weight. We put it at around 10 and up, with a parent nearby for the sadder moments.

Uplifting themes

At its heart the film is about finding inner peace, accepting who you are, and letting go of past pain, alongside strong notes of friendship and teamwork. It turns a loud action story into something thoughtful Po grows by facing his past instead of running from it, and his friends back him without question. A wise mentor figure steers him toward calm and away from revenge

Story (may spoil tone)

Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a shadow from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unleashes a devastating new weapon used to wipe out kung fu masters across the land, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Frightening
Moderate

Details

Violence Moderate The martial-arts action is near constant, with group fights, chases, an…

The martial-arts action is near constant, with group fights, chases, and a cannon-wielding villain wrecking the city. It is fast and forceful for a cartoon, stylised and bloodless, but the stakes feel higher than the first film

Frightening Moderate The peacock villain is cold and genuinely threatening, and his weapon a…

The peacock villain is cold and genuinely threatening, and his weapon and wolf army give the film a dark, war-like edge. Po's shadowy memories and a looming sense of danger may be a lot for smaller children

Gore / death / weapons Mild Swords, blades, and a large cannon feature heavily, and a respected mas…

Swords, blades, and a large cannon feature heavily, and a respected master is struck down during the fighting. No blood is shown, but weapons do real damage and a death is part of the story

Dangerous behaviour Mild The heroes use kung fu kicks and punches throughout. Younger children m…

The heroes use kung fu kicks and punches throughout. Younger children may try to copy the moves, especially if they like reenacting fights

Grief / bereavement Moderate Po remembers being separated from his birth parents and longs to know w…

Po remembers being separated from his birth parents and longs to know where he belongs. The family theme is moving and may hit home for sensitive children

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • Po finds inner peace by accepting his past instead of fighting it. What helps your family stay calm under pressure?
  • The villain wants power no matter the cost. How do you spot when someone is going too far to win?

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