saga Kung Fu Panda He is one of the most beloved in animated films. Something that was highlighted by his latest delivery. Despite not being the most interesting story in the franchise, it was a surprise box office success. Enough to overthrow Dune: part 2 from being the most watched film this past weekend. An achievement that makes it clear that the adventures of the giant panda with the voice of Jack Black continue to be one of the audience’s favorites.
But Kung Fu Panda 4 doesn’t just tell another chapter about everything that surrounds Poe and Furious Five. In a bold turn, the film moves away a bit from its most famous figures to make room for a few more. So he introduces a new character that has a lot of significance.
First of all, for the sake of the future of the saga. In fact, the film takes an interesting twist on how Po must pass the torch of the Dragon Warrior role to a new apprentice. Something that seems to be happening in the franchise and that the new film portrays with its usual good humor.
To do this, it includes a new main character. Zhen (Awkwafina) takes the stage to show that the saga has a story to tell. But beyond that, there are plenty of new stories that could become part of the central story. Korsak performed by the singer also does a very interesting job.
Like Poe, she is destined to become part of a long line of Warriors. Much more to show how powerful they can be. As the film’s small bonus scene during the opening credits reveals, Zhen may be even more powerful than the rest of the characters.
Fresh air for the Kung Fu Panda saga
On this occasion, Zhen has an interest in a new plot. As we remember in Kung Fu Panda 4, Po must take the next step in his evolution. Therefore, he must become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace and leave behind his place as the protector of the territory.
Because of this, he will have to look for a student to train and someone to whom he can pass the baton of the Dragon Warrior. In other words, starting from a different point of view the entire journey that the franchise has shown, but this time as a teacher who must put his knowledge at the service of his eventual successor.
But not everything will be so simple. Particularly when La Chameleon (Viola Davis) arrives to confront him in the midst of a battle between two powerful warriors. To fight her, Po will have to rely on Zhen, a fox abandoned as a puppy who learned to steal in an attempt to survive. Over the years, she became not only a feared criminal in Junipero City, but a dangerous character that no one trusts too much.
This is why, once she becomes Po’s companion and then disciple, Zhen becomes the film’s subject of interest. Ruthless and far more cunning than her future mentor expects, she will be a character to be wary of when the Dragon Warrior takes on the Chameleon. Things get a little worse when it becomes clear that the character has a destiny to fulfill. And so important to change the saga as it was until today.
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