Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011 Direct-to-Video Short Film)

• What's it about?: Po tells the story of how Oogway brought together Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox and Master Croc to defeat a trio of evil snow leopard sisters.
• Thoughts: It's certainly a short film that exists I guess.
• Rating: 5/10
• Recommendation: Don't Care
• Tier: D

Main Characters

Po
Jack Black
Po tells Tigress and Mantis the story of how the Masters' Council formed.

Other notable actors: Randall Duk Kim, Dennis Haysbert, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Dustin Hoffman

Side Story to: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

• What's it about?: After an evil Peacock with connections to Po's past takes over a city, Po and the five must go to take it back and stop him from taking over the rest of China with a dangerous new weapon.
• Thoughts: First one was good but this is an improvement. Stakes are higher and more personal for Po and Lord Shen is a great villain.
• Rating: 9/10
• Recommendation: Highly Recommended
• Tier: A

Main Characters

Po
Jack Black
Po is sent with the Five to free Gongmen City from the rule of an evil peacock warlord.

Other notable actors: Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Danny McBride, Michelle Yeoh, Dennis Haysbert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, James Hong

Sequel to: Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Side Story: Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)

Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2009 TV Special)

• What's it about?: Po is tasked with hosting a winter feast for all of China's kung fu masters but can't handle the responsibility.
• Thoughts: It's decent. The ending was pretty cute.
• Rating: 6/10
• Recommendation: Maybe
• Tier: C

Main Characters

Po
Jack Black
Now tasked with hosting the Winter Feast.

Other notable actors: Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Jack McBrayer, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, David Cross, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Dan Fogler

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008 Direct-to-Video Short Film)

• What's it about?: Po is tasked with teaching a class of bunny children and tells them the individual stories of how each Furious Five member got their start. Mantis learns patience after getting captured by crocodile bandits. Viper uses her ribbon dancing techniques to defeat a gorilla bandit who bests her father in battle. Crane tries out at the academy where he works as a janitor. Tigress is taught by Shifu to control her strength. Finally, the prankster Monkey is humbled by Master Oogway.
• Thoughts: It's fine enough. 
• Rating: 6/10
• Recommendation: Maybe
• Tier: C

Main Characters

Po
Jack Black
Po is tasked with teaching a beginners Kung Fu class and tells the individual stories of the Furious Five.

Other notable cast: Dustin Hoffman, David Cross, Tara Strong, Randall Duk Kim

Side Story to: Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

• What's it about?: A fat panda named Po is chosen as the Dragon Warrior and must train in the ways of Kung Fu in order to defeat a powerful Snow Leopard named Tai Lung.
• Thoughts: Really good movie. Po is funny and the fight scenes are legitimately awesome.
• Rating: 8/10
• Recommendation: Highly Recommended
• Tier: A

Main Characters

Po
Jack Black
A fat panda chosen to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat Tai Lung.

Other notable actors: Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim

Sequel: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Side Story: Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008)