Movie connections for
Kung Fu Panda (2008) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) (V)
Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom (2011)

Spin off

Kung Fu Panda (2008) (VG)

References

Circle of Iron (1978)
 -  another martial arts movie where the great secret is a mirror
The Lion King (1994)
 -  The last scene of the wise turtles death holds many visual references to Simba's encounter with Mufasa's spirit.
"Samurai Jack" (2001)
 -  The beginning (dream) sequence is a reference to "Samurai Jack". Both the drawing style (pseudo 2D) and visual style, together with the part inside the Inn.
Nacho Libre (2006)
 -  Jack Black's (As Luchador/Po) "gluteal flex" before engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
Hot Rod (2007)
 -  Ian McShane (Frank in Hot Rod and Tai Lung in Kung Fu Panda) is beaten by a multi-hit martial arts move to the chest in both movies

Referenced in

"Saturday Night Live: Steve Carell/Usher (#33.12)" (2008)
 -  Mentioned by Ricky Gervais
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.11)" (2008)
 -  Included in a $2,000 question
Roadside Romeo (2008)
 -  Numerous characters bounce off of Charlie Anna's belly and Charlie Anna calls himself "Kung Fu Anna" during a fight with Romeo
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Mosters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says that Dreamworks Animation recently brought out Kung Fu Panda (2008)
"Madventures: Keskustan valtakunta (#3.7)" (2009)
 -  The film is mentioned during this episode.
"Dancing with the Stars: Round Seven (#9.14)" (2009/I)
 -  Bruno compares Mark's performance to the character

Featured in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2008-05-31)" (2008)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.

Spoofed in

Disaster Movie (2008)
 -  Character who is depicted as Po

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