Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of the four energetic panda kids who stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village and unexpectedly absorb the chi–or energy–of ancient kung fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. This reveal happens really quickly (like, in the first episode) but it’s the kids’ journey to discover the secrets of unlocking their powers as they train under Po that really makes the series worth the watch. Po and the kids will need to use the combined powers of the Four Constellations–Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger and Red Phoenix, based on traditional Chinese astronomy–if they hope to defeat their corrupt teacher, Jindiao, an ancient revived martial arts master obsessed with obtaining powerful dark chi.
Based on traditional Chinese astronomy, the Four Constellations — Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Red Phoenix — are said to have been the first warriors to achieve total mastery of chi. A few millennia ago, the masters used their powers to defeat their corrupt teacher, Jindiao. Worried their good chi couldn’t exist without a powerful dark chi to balance it out, the masters then sealed themselves into an underground temple to keep the world safe. Little did they know that Jindiao lives, albeit in the new body of a vulture. If Jindiao can absorb the Four Constellations’ chi and restore himself to his true form, the world will be in grave danger.
Mick Wingert (Avengers Assemble, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween) stars in the series as Po, reprising his role from the previous Kung Fu Panda TV series Legends of Awesomeness. Kung Fu Panda 3 fan-favorite Mei Mei also appears in the series, and is voiced by This Is Us' Chrissy Metz. Haley Tju, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Gunnar Sizemore, and Makana Say voice the four young pandas.
DreamWorks Animation’s quality of animation, action, humor, and heart is still among the best in the business. Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny continues the title’s proud panda traditions and sets up a whole new, promising future for the franchise.