2008
Po, a clumsy panda, dreams of becoming a kung fu master while working in his father's noodle shop. When ancient Grand Master Oogway declares that Po is the legendary Dragon Warrior, Po must train under the skeptical Master Shifu and the formidable Furious Five to defend the Valley of Peace from the vengeful snow leopard, Tai Lung. Initially struggling with training and facing the disapproval of Shifu and the Furious Five, Po eventually learns to harness his unique physical attributes and love for food into a powerful fighting style with Shifu's guidance. After Tai Lung defeats the Furious Five and the Dragon Scroll is revealed to be blank, Po realizes that the scroll's true power lies within himself, using his newfound confidence and skills to defeat Tai Lung in a spectacular battle, bringing peace to the valley and earning the respect of his peers.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Kung Fu Panda follows Po, a clumsy noodle shop worker who is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior.
Open full beat sheetPo is listed as Protagonist. A clumsy, overweight panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. In the parsed data, Po is connected to 32 scenes, 115 dialogue lines, 128 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
32 scenes / 115 dialogue linesShifu is listed as Mentor. An old red panda, master of the Jade Palace and trainer of the Furious Five. In the parsed data, Shifu is connected to 26 scenes, 107 dialogue lines, 126 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
26 scenes / 107 dialogue linesTigress is listed as Furious Five Member. A fierce and disciplined tiger, leader of the Furious Five. In the parsed data, Tigress is connected to 19 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
19 scenes / 26 dialogue linesMonkey is listed as Furious Five Member. An agile and playful monkey. In the parsed data, Monkey is connected to 18 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
18 scenes / 8 dialogue linesCrane is listed as Furious Five Member. A calm and observant crane. In the parsed data, Crane is connected to 18 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
18 scenes / 8 dialogue linesMantis is listed as Furious Five Member. A small but incredibly strong mantis. In the parsed data, Mantis is connected to 17 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
17 scenes / 15 dialogue linesViper is listed as Furious Five Member. A graceful and subtle snake. In the parsed data, Viper is connected to 17 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
17 scenes / 12 dialogue linesPo's Dad is listed as Supporting. A small duck who runs a noodle shop and is Po's adoptive father. In the parsed data, Po's Dad is connected to 6 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
6 scenes / 12 dialogue linesZeng is listed as Messenger. A nervous palace goose who serves as a messenger. In the parsed data, Zeng is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTai Lung is listed as Antagonist. A powerful, vengeful snow leopard and former student of Shifu. In the parsed data, Tai Lung is connected to 4 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 33 dialogue linesOogway is listed as Grand Master. A wise, ancient tortoise and founder of the Jade Palace. In the parsed data, Oogway is connected to 4 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
4 scenes / 15 dialogue linesA mysterious warrior treks across the landscape while a narrator tells a legend.
PoThe warrior fights the Manchu Gang in a bar.
PoPo wakes up from his dream and is urged by his dad to get to work.
Po, Po's DadPo works in the noodle shop and talks to his dad about his dream.
Po, Po's DadShifu trains the Furious Five.
Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisOogway tells Shifu that Tai Lung will return.
Shifu, Oogway, ZengPo hears about the tournament and tries to leave for the Jade Palace.
Po, Po's DadPo arrives at the tournament and is chosen as the Dragon Warrior.
Po, Shifu, Oogway, Po's Dad, Tigress, MonkeyPo arrives at the Jade Palace on a palanquin, and Shifu expresses his frustration to the Furious Five.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperZeng arrives at the prison to deliver a warning from Shifu.
ZengThe Commander reads Shifu's warning and mocks the prison's security.
ZengPo explores the Hall of Warriors and meets Shifu.
Po, ShifuPo attempts to train with the Furious Five and Shifu.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperThe Furious Five discuss Po's incompetence while Po overhears them.
Po, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisPo tries to interact with Crane and Tigress, but is rejected.
Po, Tigress, CraneOogway comforts a dejected Po.
Po, OogwayTai Lung escapes from prison.
Tai Lung, ZengShifu discovers Po is missing from his room.
ShifuShifu inspects the bunkhouse and finds Po missing.
Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisShifu discusses the Dragon Warrior with the Five.
Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisShifu finds Po stuck in a split in the training hall.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo undergoes rigorous training with the Five and Shifu.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo is thrown out of the training hall.
Po, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisThe Five perform acupuncture on Po and discuss Tai Lung.
Po, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisZeng arrives to warn Shifu about Tai Lung.
Shifu, ZengShifu informs Oogway that Tai Lung has escaped.
Shifu, OogwayPo cooks for the Five and mocks Shifu.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo tries to quit, but Shifu insists he is the Dragon Warrior.
Po, ShifuThe Five decide to leave to fight Tai Lung.
Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, MantisShifu finds Po eating and realizes he can use food to motivate him.
Po, ShifuShifu finds Po eating in the kitchen and realizes Po has potential after seeing him reach high shelves.
Po, ShifuShifu leads Po through the mountains.
Po, ShifuShifu brings Po to the Pool of Sacred Tears and offers to be his master.
Po, ShifuShifu begins training Po using food as motivation.
Po, ShifuPo undergoes rigorous training.
Po, ShifuPo passes the final test by besting Shifu for a dumpling.
Po, ShifuThe Furious Five battle Tai Lung on a rope bridge.
Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, Mantis, Tai LungShifu and Po return to find the Furious Five defeated by Tai Lung.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo discovers the Dragon Scroll is blank.
Po, Shifu, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo reunites with his dad and realizes the secret to the scroll.
Po, Po's DadShifu fights Tai Lung, then Po arrives to confront him.
Po, Shifu, Tai LungPo and Tai Lung engage in a final battle across the village, culminating in Po using the Wuxi Finger Hold to defeat Tai Lung.
Po, Tai LungPo is celebrated by the villagers and reunited with his father and the Furious Five.
Po, Po's Dad, Tigress, Monkey, Crane, ViperPo finds Shifu, who is at peace after the defeat of Tai Lung.
Po, ShifuI have always been proud of you. From the first moment, I've been proud of you. And it was my pride that blinded me. I loved you too much to see what you were becoming. What I was turning you into. I'm... sorry.
Yeah, I stayed. I stayed because every time you threw a brick at my head or said I smelled, it hurt. But it could never hurt more than it did every day of my life just being me.
You are too concerned with what was and what will be. There is a saying: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
I mean...you don't belong in the Jade Palace. You're a disgrace to Kung Fu, and if you have any respect for who we are and what we do, you will be gone by morning.
Let's go Po. So, for our next shop, it's time to face it -- the future of noodles is dice-cut vegetables, no longer slices.
...So I'm like, fine, you may be a wolf, you may be the scariest bandit in Haijin Province... but you're a lousy tipper.
I guess my body doesn't know it's the Dragon Warrior yet. I'm gonna need a lot more than dew. And, uh, universe juice.
Dragon Warrior has taken scroll halfway across China by now. You will never see that scroll, Tai Lung. Never. Never...
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