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* MakeWayForTheNewVillains: In the trailer, the Chameleon is shown easily defeating Tai Lung, the BigBad of the first movie, by sucking out his kung fu powers.


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* SinisterStingrays: In the trailer, Po is seen fighting a giant, monstrous-looking stingray.
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* DittoFighter: When directly confronted by Po and Zhen near the end of the fist trailer, the Chameleon responds by transforming into Po himself.

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* DittoFighter: When directly confronted by Po and Zhen near the end of the fist trailer, the Chameleon responds by transforming into Po himself. himself - albeit a giant, horrifying version of Po with scales and horns along his shoulders.
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* WantedPoster: In the trailer, Po learns that Zhen is a criminal when he sees her picture on wanted posters all over the city; Zhen even poses in front of a large wall covered in them.
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* StoppedNumberingSequels: Averted. This is the first [=DreamWorks=] sequel since Creator/{{Universal}}'s acquisition to be numbered instead of using sub-title, which started with ''WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragonTheHiddenWorld''.
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* HollywoodChameleons: In similar way to ''WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy'', the Chameleon’s camouflage in the trailer is actually her shapeshifting powers.

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* HollywoodChameleons: In similar way Similar to the one in ''WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy'', the Chameleon’s camouflage in the trailer is actually her shapeshifting powers.
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*DittoFighter: When directly confronted by Po and Zhen near the end of the fist trailer, the Chameleon responds by transforming into Po himself.
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* ADogNamedDog: The chameleon sorceress is aptly named Chameleon.
* HollywoodChameleons: In similar way to ''WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy'', Chameleon camouflage consist actually of her shapeshifting powers.

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* ADogNamedDog: The chameleon sorceress is aptly named identified in the trailer as Chameleon.
* HollywoodChameleons: In similar way to ''WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy'', Chameleon the Chameleon’s camouflage consist in the trailer is actually of her shapeshifting powers.



* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: The movie's BigBad is female chameleon named [[ADogNamedDog Chameleon]], who also has army of iguana guards.

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* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: The movie's BigBad BigBad, introduced in the trailer, is a female chameleon named [[ADogNamedDog Chameleon]], who also has army of iguana guards.



** The BigBad is a green colored villainess with a power of {{Shapeshifting}}. [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Where we had]] [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicQueenChrysalis seen this before?]]
** Chameleon isn't only member of her species [[ADogNamedDog whose name is actually her species name]], [[WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy and is capable of shapeshifting powers]].

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** The BigBad in the trailer is a green colored villainess with a the power of {{Shapeshifting}}. [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Where we had]] have we]] [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicQueenChrysalis seen this before?]]
** Also from the trailer, Chameleon isn't the only member of her species [[ADogNamedDog whose name is actually her species name]], [[WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy and is capable of shapeshifting powers]].shapeshifting]].
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* CruelElephant: In trailer, one of the forms the [[BigBad Chameleon]] takes is huge, ferocious looking Asian elephant.
* ADogNamedDog: The chameleon sorceress is aptly named Chameleon.
* HollywoodChameleons: In similar way to ''WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy'', Chameleon camouflage consist actually of her shapeshifting powers.


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* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: The movie's BigBad is female chameleon named [[ADogNamedDog Chameleon]], who also has army of iguana guards.


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** The BigBad is a green colored villainess with a power of {{Shapeshifting}}. [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Where we had]] [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicQueenChrysalis seen this before?]]
** Chameleon isn't only member of her species [[ADogNamedDog whose name is actually her species name]], [[WesternAnimation/TuffPuppy and is capable of shapeshifting powers]].
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* ArmyOfThievesAndWhores: More the first part (it is a family picture, after all), but when, in the trailer, Mr. Ping points out the Chameleon has an army, Zhen takes Po to a city of thieves to convince its ruffians to fight alongside them.

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* ArmyOfThievesAndWhores: More Obviously, there aren’t going to be any of the first part (it is latter in a family picture, after all), but when, in the trailer, Mr. Ping points out the Chameleon has an army, Zhen takes Po to a city of thieves to convince its ruffians to fight alongside them.
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* ArmyOfThievesAndWhores: More the first part (it is a family picture, after all), but when, in the trailer, Mr. Ping points out the Chameleon has an army, Zhen takes Po to a city of thieves to convince its ruffians to fight alongside them.
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* SpellMyNameWithAThe: In the trailer, when Po learns about the Chameleon, he asks Zhen "how do we defeat this 'the Chameleon'?"

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* IllTimedSneeze: At the end of the trailer, Po and Zhen attempt to sneak past a squadron of sleeping iguana guards, but the latter’s tail tickles Po’s nose. causing him to begin sneezing. Zhen holds it in, but the sneeze makes it way through Po’s body and out his butt, making a fart loud enough to wake the guards.

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* IllTimedSneeze: At the end of the trailer, Po and Zhen attempt to sneak past a squadron of sleeping iguana guards, but the latter’s tail tickles Po’s nose. causing him to begin sneezing. Zhen holds it in, but the sneeze makes it its way through Po’s body and out his butt, making a fart loud enough to wake the guards.guards.
* MorphicResonance: In the trailer, with each form the Chameleon shifts into, subtle hints of her true identity remain, such as her scaly skin.
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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]) - to steal their kung fu abilities and conquer China.

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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]) - to steal their kung fu abilities and conquer China.
China. Now, Po’s only hope of stopping the Chameleon is to join forces with a quick-witted young fox named Zhen (Awkwafina) and raise an unlikely army to stand against the greatest threat to the Valley yet.
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''Kung Fu Panda 4'' is a 2024 animated fantasy action comedy film and the fourth theatrical installment in the ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' franchise by Creator/DreamWorksAnimation. It once again stars Creator/JackBlack as Po alongside franchise veterans Creator/DustinHoffman, Creator/BryanCranston, Creator/IanMcShane, and Creator/JamesHong, as well as newcomers Creator/{{Awkwafina}}, Creator/KeHuyQuan, and Creator/ViolaDavis. Mike Mitchell (''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart'') will direct, with Stephanie Ma Stine (''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'') co-directing and Rebecca Huntley (''WesternAnimation/{{The Bad Guys|2022}}'') producing.

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''Kung Fu Panda 4'' is a 2024 animated fantasy action comedy film and the fourth theatrical installment in the ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' franchise by from Creator/DreamWorksAnimation. It once again stars Creator/JackBlack as Po alongside franchise veterans Creator/DustinHoffman, Creator/BryanCranston, Creator/IanMcShane, and Creator/JamesHong, as well as newcomers Creator/{{Awkwafina}}, Creator/KeHuyQuan, and Creator/ViolaDavis. Mike Mitchell (''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart'') will direct, with Stephanie Ma Stine (''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'') co-directing and Rebecca Huntley (''WesternAnimation/{{The Bad Guys|2022}}'') producing.
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[[caption-width-right:997:''It [[caption-width-right:997:''“It is time to take the next step on your journey.'']]
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'''Previews:''' [[https://youtu.be/38aI2eDjVg4?feature=shared Trailer 1]]

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'''Previews:''' [[https://youtu.be/38aI2eDjVg4?feature=shared be/_inKs4eeHiI?si=_y6D5qFZVnUwrMFc Trailer 1]]
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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - Tai Lung ([=McShane=]) - to steal their kung fu abilities and conquer China.

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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]) - to steal their kung fu abilities and conquer China.

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* WretchedHive: In the trailer, Zhen brings Po to a
city where the best crooks and criminals live.

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* WretchedHive: In the trailer, Zhen brings Po to a
a city where the best crooks and criminals live.

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* IllTimedSneeze: Both Po and Zhen attempt to sneak past a squadron of sleeping iguana guards, but the latter’s tail tickles Po’s nose. causing him to begin sneezing. Zhen holds it in, but the sneeze makes it way through Po’s body and out his butt, making a fart loud enough to wake the guards.
* PassingTheTorch: Po’s main conflict is that he must find someone worthy enough to become the new Dragon Warrior, as he is required to do so before graduating into the spiritual leader.

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* IllTimedSneeze: Both At the end of the trailer, Po and Zhen attempt to sneak past a squadron of sleeping iguana guards, but the latter’s tail tickles Po’s nose. causing him to begin sneezing. Zhen holds it in, but the sneeze makes it way through Po’s body and out his butt, making a fart loud enough to wake the guards.
* PassingTheTorch: Po’s main conflict is that he must find someone worthy enough to become the new Dragon Warrior, as he is required to do so before graduating into the spiritual leader.
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* IllTimedSneeze: Both Po and Zhen attempt to sneak past a squadron of sleeping iguana guards, but the latter’s tail tickles Po’s nose. causing him to begin sneezing. Zhen holds it in, but the sneeze makes it way through Po’s body and out his butt, making a fart loud enough to wake the guards.
* PassingTheTorch: Po’s main conflict is that he must find someone worthy enough to become the new Dragon Warrior, as he is required to do so before graduating into the spiritual leader.



* WretchedHive: In the trailer, Zhen brings Po to a city where the best crooks and criminals live.

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* WretchedHive: In the trailer, Zhen brings Po to a a
city where the best crooks and criminals live.
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''Kung Fu Panda 4'' is a 2024 animated fantasy action comedy film and the fourth theatrical installment in the ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' franchise by Creator/DreamWorksAnimation. It once again stars Creator/JackBlack as Po alongside franchise veterans Creator/DustinHoffman, Creator/BryanCranston, Creator/IanMcShane, and Creator/JamesHong, as well as newcomers Creator/{{Awkwafina}}, Creator/KeHuyQuan, and Creator/ViolaDavis. Mike Mitchell (''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart'') will direct.

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''Kung Fu Panda 4'' is a 2024 animated fantasy action comedy film and the fourth theatrical installment in the ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' franchise by Creator/DreamWorksAnimation. It once again stars Creator/JackBlack as Po alongside franchise veterans Creator/DustinHoffman, Creator/BryanCranston, Creator/IanMcShane, and Creator/JamesHong, as well as newcomers Creator/{{Awkwafina}}, Creator/KeHuyQuan, and Creator/ViolaDavis. Mike Mitchell (''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart'') will direct.
direct, with Stephanie Ma Stine (''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'') co-directing and Rebecca Huntley (''WesternAnimation/{{The Bad Guys|2022}}'') producing.
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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]).

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The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]).
([=McShane=]) - to steal their kung fu abilities and conquer China.
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* WretchedHive: In the trailer, Zhen brings Po to a city where the best crooks and criminals live.
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* {{Shapeshifting}}: The Chameleon’s power. In the trailer, she is shown to be able to shape shift into Tai Lung after resurrecting him and stealing his kung fu.
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!!Spoilers for all previous installments will remain unmarked. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned.

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'''Previews:''' Trailers go here.

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'''Previews:''' Trailers go here.[[https://youtu.be/38aI2eDjVg4?feature=shared Trailer 1]]


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* BackFromTheDead: Tai Lung, who for all intents and purposes was killed at the end of the first move, is shown to have been brought back to the physical plane by the Chameleon in the trailer.
* RepurposedPopSong: The first trailer is set to a dramatic remix of “Seven Nation Army” by Music/TheWhiteStripes.
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''Kung Fu Panda 4'' is a 2024 animated fantasy action comedy film and the fourth theatrical installment in the ''Franchise/KungFuPanda'' franchise by Creator/DreamWorksAnimation. It once again stars Creator/JackBlack as Po alongside franchise veterans Creator/DustinHoffman, Creator/BryanCranston, Creator/IanMcShane, and Creator/JamesHong, as well as newcomers Creator/{{Awkwafina}}, Creator/KeHuyQuan, and Creator/ViolaDavis. Mike Mitchell (''WesternAnimation/{{Trolls}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLegoMovie2TheSecondPart'') will direct.

The film will follow Po as he takes on his most daunting mission yet: becoming the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. But before he can retire as the Dragon Warrior, he first needs to find a successor to the title. There’s also the matter of stopping a dangerous new foe, the Chameleon (Davis), a shapeshifting sorceress who has a horrifying plan to bring back all of Po’s greatest enemies - including Tai Lung ([=McShane=]).

The film will release March 8, 2024. Black’s band, Music/TenaciousD will also contribute an original song for the film’s end credits.

'''Previews:''' Trailers go here.
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