Kung Fu Panda 3 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 2, 2013

DreamWorks Animation announces Kung Fu Panda 3

DreamWorks Animation officially announces the development of Kung Fu Panda 3, continuing the popular film franchise.

casting
October 15, 2013

Jack Black confirmed to reprise role as Po

Jack Black is confirmed to reprise his role as the voice of Po in Kung Fu Panda 3.

production
March 2014

Start of principal animation production for Kung Fu Panda 3

DreamWorks Animation begins full-scale production and animation work for the movie.

marketing
October 9, 2015

First official trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3 released

The first trailer for the movie is released, revealing key characters and plot hints.

premiere
January 29, 2016

Kung Fu Panda 3 theatrical premiere

Kung Fu Panda 3 premieres in Los Angeles before its worldwide release.

release
January 29, 2016

Official global release of Kung Fu Panda 3

Kung Fu Panda 3 is released in theaters worldwide, starting with the United States.

award
February 28, 2017

Kung Fu Panda 3 receives Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature

The film is nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, highlighting its critical acclaim.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Timeline ( Fictional )

family_reunion
Year of the Panda, Early Spring

Po discovers his biological father

Po reunites with Li Shan, his biological father, and learns about the secret panda village.

journey
Year of the Panda, Mid Spring

Po visits the secret panda village

Po travels with Li Shan to the hidden panda village, discovering his roots and panda culture.

training
Year of the Panda, Late Spring

Po reconnects with old friends and mentors

Master Shifu and the Furious Five work to train the new generation to face the upcoming threat.

villain_appearance
Year of the Panda, Early Summer

Kai returns from the Spirit Realm

The villain Kai returns, threatening the balance by stealing the chi of all kung fu masters.

training
Year of the Panda, Mid Summer

Po struggles to master chi

Po undergoes intensive training to learn the ancient art of chi manipulation to counter Kai's power.

battle_preparation
Year of the Panda, Late Summer

Pandas unite to fight Kai

The panda villagers rally together under Po's leadership to defend their homeland against Kai's forces.

climactic_battle
Year of the Panda, Early Autumn

Final battle against Kai

Po and the panda villagers confront Kai in an epic battle to restore peace and balance.

victory
Year of the Panda, Early Autumn

Po masters chi and defeats Kai

Po uses his newfound chi mastery to defeat Kai, saving the kung fu masters and restoring harmony.

character_development
Year of the Panda, Late Autumn

Po accepts his role as Dragon Warrior

Po embraces his identity as both panda and Dragon Warrior, ready to lead and protect his world.