Kung Fu Panda 4 Catapults Franchise’s Worldwide Earning Beyond $2 Billion Milestone

Kung Fu Panda 4’s achievement at the box office signifies a noteworthy milestone for the franchise. Premiered on March 8, the fourth chapter extends Po’s journey as he seeks and guides the next Dragon Warrior in confronting the malevolent sorceress, the Chameleon. Jack Black returns to helm the cast, joined by Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane. Furthermore, Awkwafina, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, and Viola Davis contribute their voices to new characters in the film.

Within a fortnight of its theatrical debut, Kung Fu Panda 4 has propelled beyond a commendable milestone in global box office revenues. As per reports from Deadline, the franchise has now exceeded $2 billion worldwide, positioning it as the seventh-highest-earning animated franchise. It is worth noting that this achievement also marks the third series from DreamWorks Animation to accomplish such a feat, following the triumphs of Shrek ($3.972B) and Madagascar ($2.257B).

Kung Fu Panda 4 emerged as the second highest-grossing film of 2024, following Dune: Part Two. Despite this ranking, the animated film’s impressive $58 million opening weekend propelled it to the top spot at the box office, outpacing the sci-fi epic’s $46 million earnings in its second weekend. Retaining its dominance, Kung Fu Panda 4 continued to lead with a $30 million intake in its second weekend. Its global earnings reach $179 million, with $109 million from domestic sales and $69 million internationally.

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Despite receiving mixed reviews, Kung Fu Panda 4 has achieved significant success at the box office despite earning the lowest Rotten Tomatoes series score at 72%. Contrary to critics’ suggestions of a potential decline in the franchise’s popularity, the film demonstrates its strength with its most robust opening in 16 years and surpassing half of the original movie’s total domestic earnings. Surpassing the $2 billion milestone globally further emphasizes the franchise’s resilience.

Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.

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