Universal announces 2024 release date for animated film Kung-Fu Panda 4

Mike Bedigan, PA Los Angeles Correspondent

12 August 2022 at 6:30 pm·1-min read

Universal Pictures have announced the release date for DreamWorks animated film Kung-Fu Panda 4.

The hit martial arts-themed film will be released on March 8, 2024, the studio announced on Friday.

As well starring Jack Black as the loveable title character Po, the franchise has featured A-list talent including Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and screen veteran James Hong.

Kung Fu Panda 3 photocall — The franchise stars Jack Black as the loveable title character, Po (PA)

The original 2008 film was nominated for a Academy Award for best animated feature and at the time became DreamWorks’ highest grossing original animated film.

Further details are yet to be announced.

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