With Kung Fu Panda 4 confirmed to be in the works, the franchise is positioned to shed light on the fate of one of Po’s greatest enemies. The Kung Fu Panda franchise has been plagued by tonal oscillation since the release of the first film in 2008. The original outing strikes a surprisingly dark tone, despite the enduring silliness of Jack Black’s food-loving panda protagonist. Several deaths occur throughout the film, with the film’s antagonist, Tai Lung, even seeming to meet a grisly end.
