Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 3D American computer-animated action comedy film, directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to the 2008 film Kung Fu Panda, in which Po and his friends battle to stop a would-be conqueror with a powerful new weapon, with the giant panda discovering a disquieting link to his past in the process. The cast of the original film reprised their voice roles while the new villain, Lord Shen, is voiced by Gary Oldman. The film was released on May 26, 2011 in Real D 3D and Digital 3D.
Kung Fu Panda 2 has received positive reviews, with many critics praising its animation, voice acting, and character development. It was also a commercial success surpassing the original film and, like the original film, is the highest grossing animated feature film of the year. It is the highest-grossing film directed by a woman.
The film was nominated for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards.
Years before the events of the first film, Lord Shen (Gary Oldman), the son of the peacock clan that ruled Gongmen City in ancient China, sought to harness fireworks as a
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