Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011 — 2016)

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011–2016), an American animated TV comedy spin off from DreamWorks’s Kung Fu Panda films, serves as a link between the first and second films. It follows Po’s journey to becoming a successful Dragon Warrior. According to series creator Peter Hastings, the later series can be compared to a lengthy 3-D version of one of our episodes. Originally slated to air on Nickelodeon in 2010, it was rescheduled for 2011. The series premiered with a special preview on September 19, 2011 and became regular programming on November 7th. Three seasons were created until the show stopped airing in the US during season 3, but had already been broadcasted in other countries. In 2022 Netflix launched a follow-up series called Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, with Hastings as executive producer once again; unlike its predecessor though, Jack Black reprised his role as Po from the films.

In Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, follow Po as he trains, protects, fights, teaches, learns, stumbles, and geeks out in the Valley of Peace. Po now resides in the barracks with the Furious Five and must tackle his numerous responsibilities, challenges from new foes, and struggle with his weight as he continues on as the newest hero. This animated series chronicles Po’s journey as the enthusiastic Dragon Warrior panda from the beloved Kung Fu Panda film. With guidance from Shifu and the Furious Five – Tigress, Mantis, Crane, Monkey, and Viper – Po lives at the Jade Palace and faces new duties and adversaries as he further develops his Dragon Warrior skills.