By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 16, 2026 · Last updated: November 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Critic scores, audience reviews and how Kung Fu Panda 4 compares with the rest of 2024.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) is a animation and comedy movie from Mike Mitchell. This roundup collects critic scores and audience reviews, then looks at how the numbers compare with other 2024 releases, without spoilers.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 16, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 7.0/10 (3756 votes)
- IMDb: 6.3/10 (86,285 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
- Metacritic: 54/100
- Runtime: 1 h 34 min (94 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $80,000,000 budget, $548,040,835 revenue (6.9x)
- Rank among 2024 releases: about #29 of 155
Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Kung Fu Panda 4 Stacks Up
- Among the 155 English-language movies released in 2024 with at least 500 TMDB votes, Kung Fu Panda 4 ranks about #29 by audience score, roughly the top 19 percent.
- Within animation alone, it ranks about #6 of 12 in the same group.
Critics vs Audiences
- IMDb 6.3/10 equals 63 on a 100-point scale, while Metacritic is 54/100, a gap of 9 points in favor of audiences.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows 71% positive critic reviews, compared with an IMDb audience rating of 6.3/10.
- TMDB audiences give it 7.0/10 across 3756 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 8 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 6.0/10 on average (3 positive, 4 mixed, 1 negative among 8 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-03 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-04 | 2/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-04 | 8/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2024-05 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2025-02 | 7/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Kung Fu Panda 4 About? (Spoiler-Free)
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
Kung Fu Panda 4 at a Glance
| Release date | 2024-03-02 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Action, Family |
| Runtime | 1 h 34 min (94 minutes) |
| Directed by | Mike Mitchell |
| Written by | Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke |
| Top cast | Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman |
| US rating | PG |
| Production | DreamWorks Animation |
| Franchise | Kung Fu Panda Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Jack Black as Po (voice)
- Awkwafina as Zhen (voice)
- Viola Davis as The Chameleon (voice)
- Dustin Hoffman as Shifu (voice)
- Bryan Cranston as Li (voice)
- James Hong as Mr. Ping (voice)
- Ian McShane as Tai Lung (voice)
- Ke Huy Quan as Han (voice)
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Hans Zimmer, Steve Mazzaro |
|---|---|
| Editing | Christopher Knights |
| Producers | Mike Mitchell, Rebecca Huntley |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Mike Mitchell (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part | 2019 | 6.6/10 |
| Trolls | 2016 | 6.6/10 |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water | 2015 | 6.1/10 |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | 2011 | 5.7/10 |
| Shrek Forever After | 2010 | 6.4/10 |
| Sky High | 2005 | 6.3/10 |
Average across these 6 films: 6.3/10 on TMDB.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Kung Fu Panda 4 (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Black avg 7.4/10 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) | Movie | Bowser (voice) | 8.2/10 |
| A Minecraft Movie (2025) | Movie | Steve | 6.2/10 | |
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | Movie | Bowser (voice) | 7.6/10 | |
| Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022) | TV | Po (voice) | 7.5/10 | |
| Awkwafina avg 7.7/10 | Wildwood (2026) | Movie | Septima (voice) | 8.5/10 |
| Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) | Movie | Katy | 7.5/10 | |
| Poker Face (2023) | TV | Maddy Saint Marie | 7.4/10 | |
| Marvel Zombies (2025) | TV | Katy Chen (voice) | 7.3/10 | |
| Viola Davis avg 7.6/10 | Peacemaker (2022) | TV | Amanda Waller (uncredited) | 8.2/10 |
| The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) | Movie | Dr. Volumnia Gaul | 7.0/10 | |
| Creature Commandos (2024) | TV | Amanda Waller (voice) | 7.8/10 | |
| The Suicide Squad (2021) | Movie | Amanda Waller | 7.4/10 |
Where It Fits in the Kung Fu Panda Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Panda | Jun 4, 2008 | 7.3/10 |
| Kung Fu Panda 2 | May 25, 2011 | 7.1/10 |
| Kung Fu Panda 3 | Jan 23, 2016 | 6.9/10 |
| Kung Fu Panda 4 | Mar 2, 2024 | 7.0/10 |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $80,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $548,040,835, about 6.9 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Digital release | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Physical release | May 28, 2024 |
| Digital release | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Digital release | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Limited theatrical release | Jun 18, 2025 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 16, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
Movies Like Kung Fu Panda 4
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) | 7.8/10 | Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. |
| Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) | 7.2/10 | A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it. |
| Charming (2018) | 6.3/10 | Three fairy tale princesses find themselves engaged to the same guy, Prince Charming. |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) | 7.4/10 | When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled… |
| In Your Dreams (2025) | 6.9/10 | Stevie and her little brother Elliot journey into the wildly absurd landscape of their own dreams to ask the Sandman to grant them the perfect family. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Kung Fu Panda 4?
On November 16, 2026 the IMDb rating was 6.3/10 from 86,285 votes. It changes as people vote.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Kung Fu Panda 4?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 71% positive critic reviews on November 16, 2026.
Is Kung Fu Panda 4 one of the best-rated 2024 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #29 of 155 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 16, 2026.
How long is Kung Fu Panda 4?
Kung Fu Panda 4 runs 1 h 34 min (94 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in Kung Fu Panda 4?
Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston.
Data checked on November 16, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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