History TearJerker / KungFuPanda2

*** Following that Shen's exile and disownment. Hurt and angry, he crows furiously at his parents that he will take revenge. His father can be seen defiantly pointing Shen and his army away until they storm off, at which point he completely slumps over heartbroken.

** Listen carefully when Po's mom leaves him in the radish crate. Po barely manages a "Ma".]

* [[spoiler:Po, after landing in his hometown, now in ruins from Lord Shen's invasion, finally completely remembers why he lost his parents. Filmed from Po's perspective, his mom, pursued by his soldiers, intentionally leaves him in a pile of radish cartons so he would at least be spared and undetected, and before she lured away Shen's forces and he never saw her again. This is especially moving considering how, previously, Shen tries time and again to convince Po that his parents did not love him, just like he believes his own parents did not as well. The sweeping music, combined with the switch from 2D to 3D animation, and his mom's pained expression from giving up her baby, pulls at the heartstrings even more and making it hands down the saddest moment in a Dreamworks Animation film, or even the entire franchise.]]

** It's the little things that make that scene, [[spoiler:like how gold is the color of heroism in these movies and Po's mom is literally glowing gold as she leads the wolves away. Or the fact that she is last seen with Shen himself chasing her down. In fact, if you listen closely, you can hear the staccato buzzing sound associated with Shen using his throwing knives...]]
** Listen carefully when Po's mom leaves him in the radish crate. [[spoiler:Po barely manages a "Ma".]]
** Even more sad is that it is implied that [[spoiler: Po's Mother was killed. Saddeningly confirmed in the third movie.]]

** [[spoiler: The face of Po's mom during the whole thing. She never says a word, and yet is still able to convey so much raw emotion that it is simply heartbreaking, watching her first making a joyful, playful face to cheer up her son, clutching him one last time as she very nearly breaks down in tears, before letting go of him to distract Shen and the wolves.]]

* [[spoiler: Master Thundering Rhino being blasted to bits by Lord Shen's cannon.]]
** Not to mention the followup: [[spoiler:While Po and gang are being led to Lord Shen's palace, they come across a big groove in the ground and Master Rhino's hammer stuck upright at the end (with a large dent in it from the cannonball, no less). Whereby Wolf Boss pats it and chuckles evilly...]]
** It's actually worse if you watch Master Rhino in the holiday and masters special's because you get to see how noble and benevolent he [[spoiler:was before he died]]. The masters special even shows us that for a long time he felt as though he could never quite live up to his father's Kung-Fu legacy.
* [[spoiler: Tigress' BigNo and [[FutileHandReach Futile Paw Reach]] as Po is shot. Later, Po finding a badly injured Tigress after she took the bullet for him.]]
* [[spoiler: Po's reunion with Mr. Ping.]] Also a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}. Yes, they managed to take a concept as ridiculous as [[spoiler:a huge panda being the son of a tiny goose]] and make it tug hard into your heartstrings.

** What makes this worse is that Mr. Ping reassures Po before this that [[spoiler:he will always be his father... right?]]. Po doesn't really reply and just leaves. The pain on Mr. Ping's face is too real to not realize how he feels.

* [[TheAtoner The Soothsayer]] sincerely telling Lord Shen that she hopes he finds happiness someday. [[spoiler: It becomes sad if you know [[AllThereInTheManual that she's the one who pretty much raised him]], and she probably knew full well that that would be the last time she'd ever see him.]]

** [[spoiler:It becomes worse when he ''does'' find happiness and peace of mind eventually... [[FaceDeathWithDignity two seconds before]] [[DeathSeeker he dies]].]]

* Boss Wolf's expressions as he struggles with the need to obey his master and the need to [[AFatherToHisMen protect his pack]]. [[UpToEleven It's worse]] when you take into consideration that he had been childhood friends with Lord Shen, and then he is [[spoiler:thoughtlessly, instantly murdered by Shen when he decides to stand up to who had once been his friend in a hopeless effort to save his kin]].
* The sight of all ten kung fu masters, the most powerful and noble warriors in the land, in the aftermath of the battle completely drained and utterly defeated, seemingly without a chance in the world... the shot of Shifu watching Po- either a surrogate son or a dear friend to him- [[spoiler:looking as if he was preparing for a ''SuicideByCop'']] would make anyone's heart break.
* [[spoiler:"My son is alive."]]
** Makes it even sadder is that for a long time [[spoiler: Po's biological dad had believed his family was killed that night.]]
* Tigress when the Furious Five are [[spoiler: all in chains after seeing Po take a shot point blank from the largest cannon in Shen's arsenal.]] It's not hard to see that [[spoiler: the apparent death of her closest friend]] has completely broken her. The only thing she can muster when Shen comes to taunt them about their defeat is a low growl and a look of pure, undiluted ''hatred''.
** Remember, she's not growling at him because he's taunting them, [[spoiler:it's because she believes ''he killed Po.'']]

** The novel straight up states that Tigress was ''crying''.

*** Upon seeing his parents' horrified expressions in the first flashback, Shen's expression turns from triumphant to dismayed. It looks like he honestly expected that they'd praise him for his attempt to prevent his fate through [[spoiler:genocide]].

** The final battle's ending. [[spoiler: He doesn't move from being crushed. He just seems to close his eyes and ''accept it.'' Perhaps he managed to find some peace in the end.]]

* When Po [[spoiler:gets hit by the cannon ball, it cuts to Shifu hundreds of miles away as he falls from his staff and looks very distraught, implying he could sense what had just happened. The fact that Shifu who spent so much time of the first film disliking Po now looks completely heartbroken believing he's dead is what really sells it.]]

** Po's reaction is honestly not much better. Remember, kung fu means ''everything'' to him, not just because he's an AscendedFanboy, but because learning kung fu helped him overcome his insecurities, gain the respect of his hometown and even make friends. So for Po, being told (by one of his idols, no less!) that the very thing that helped him improve as a person was now obsolete, [[ItsPersonal that cuts deep]]. For a moment, all he can do is sputter in indignation, denial and heartache. It's almost as if he had been informed that a ''loved one'' had just died.

* [[spoiler:Po, after landing in his hometown, now in ruins from Lord Shen's invasion, finally completely remembers why he lost his parents. Filmed from Po's perspective, his mom, pursued by his soldiers, intentionally leaves him in a pile of radish cartons so he would at least be spared and undetected, and before she lured away Shen's forces and he never saw her again. This is especially moving considering how, previously, Shen tries time and again to convince Po that his parents did not love him, just like he believes his own parents did not as well. The sweeping music, combined with the switch from 2D to 3D animation, and his mom's pained expression from giving up her baby, pulls at the heartstrings even more and making it hands down the saddest moment in a Dreamworks Animation film.]]

** Listen carefully when Po's mom leaves him in the radish crate. [[spoiler:Po barely manages a "Ma" as his mom puts him there. At this point he realizes who he loves as his mother, but she has to leave in order to save him.]]

* The sight of all ten kung fu masters, the most powerful and noble warriors in the land, in the aftermath of the battle completely drained and utterly defeated, seemingly without a chance in the world... the shot of Shifu watching Po- either a surrogate son or a dear friend to him- [[spoiler:looking as if he was preparing for a ''SuicideByCop'']] makes this troper's heart break.

--> '''Mr Ping:''' Why'd he have to go and save China? I mean, I know '''why'''...but '''why'''? *voice breaking* He's just...one...little...panda...

* [[spoiler: Po's reunion with Mr. Ping.]] Also a SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}}. Yes, they managed to take a concept as ridiculous as [[spoiler:A huge panda being the son of a tiny goose]] and make it tug hard into your heartstrings.

** What makes this worse is that Mr. Ping reassures Po before this that [[spoiler: he will always be his father...right?]]. Po doesn't really reply and just leaves. The pain on Mr. Ping's face is too real to not realize how he feels.
** The way Po sadly says "Goodbye." Not "Goodbye, I love you," or even "Goodbye, Dad," just "Goodbye," like he's wondering if his entire relationship with his father, who he's loved and trusted his entire life, has been built on a lie.

** One of the most saddening parts (because of its realism) is how, after he comes back to himself in the present, Po can only stare off into space...and then slowly, softly, sob as he breaks down, giving in to his grief as the Soothsayer urges him. Yet more proof that Jack Black [[HeReallyCanAct really can act]].

* [[spoiler: Po's reunion with Mr. Ping.]] Also a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming. Yes, they managed to take a concept as ridiculous as [[spoiler:A huge panda being the son of a tiny goose]] and make it tug hard into your heartstrings.

* When Po [[spoiler:gets hit by the cannon ball, it cuts to Shifu hundreds of miles away as he falls from his staff and looks very distraught, implying he could sense what had just happened. The fact that Shifu who spent so much time of the first film disliking Po now looks completely heartbroken believing he's dead is what really gets to you.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:And you thought you'd never cry [[BetterThanItSounds at a movie called]] ''Kung Fu Panda 2.'']]

-->'''Shen''': [[IgnoredEpiphany The dead exist in the past]] [[IHaveComeTooFar and I must attend to the future]].

** Furthermore, just Shen himself. He was a sickly albino peacock and while his parents cared for him, there's also evidence that he was raised mainly by the Soothsayer. And like Tai Lung, everything he does is for the purpose of making his parents proud. Unlike Tai Lung, there's clear evidence Shen knows what he is doing is wrong, [[IHaveComeTooFar but he remains on the path; otherwise, everything would be for naught in his mind.]]

** Furthermore, just Shen himself. He was a sickly albino peacock and while his parents cared for him, there's also evidence that he was raised mainly by the Soothsayer. And like Tai Lung, everything he does is for the purpose of making his parents proud. Unlike Tai Lung, there's clear evidence Shen knows what he is doing is wrong, but he remains on the path, otherwise, everything would be for naught in his mind.

** It's the little things that make that scene, [[spoiler:like how gold is the color of heroism in these movies and Po's mom is literally glowing gold as she leads the wolves away. Or the fact that she is last seen with Shen himself chasing her down.]]

** Worse, listen to the Soothsayer essentially saying ItsAllMyFault. ''She'' told Shen a panda would stand in his way, and she states not even ''she'' could see what would happen next.

** The [[BookOfTheFilm novel]] straight up states that Tigress was ''crying''.

** [[spoiler: The face of Po's mom during the whole thing. She very says a word, and yet is still able to convey so much raw emotion that it is simply heartbreaking.]]

** Worse, listen to the Soothsayer essentially saying ItsAllMyFault. ''She'' told Shen a panda would stand in his way, and she states not even ''she'' could see what would happen next.

** The way Po sadly says "Goodbye." Not "Goodbye, I love you," or even "Goodbye, Dad," just "Goodbye," like he's wondering if his entire relationship with his father, who he's loved and trusted for 20+ years, has been built on a lie.

* Shen's normally stoic demeanor when talking about his parents breaking, if only for a moment, when the Soothsayer told him that they loved him so much that sending him away killed them. For the briefest of instants, you see a look of regret and maybe a little sorrow on Shen's face before he tries to cover it up.
** In the beginning flashback, you do see Shen's parents and their reactions (at first) are of concern. When he returns, there is definite horror but also sadness. No parent wants their child to be dangerous but they had to face that.
** Furthermore, just Shen himself. He was a sickly albino peacock and while his parents cared for him, there's also evidence that he was raised mainly by the Soothsayer. And like Tai Long, everything he does is for the purpose of making his parents proud. Unlike Tai Lung, there's clear evidence Shen knows what he is doing is wrong, but he remains on the path, otherwise, everything would be for naught in his mind.