Kung Fu Panda 4 is set to arrive in 2024 but fans are wondering whether the Furious 5 will return along with the Dragon Warrior. Why were Tigress, Monkey, Mantis, Crane, and Viper not seen in the first trailer?
Are Tigress and the rest of Furious 5 in Kung Fu Panda 4?
Yes, they are confirmed to appear in Kung Fu Panda 4, but they may not be in the entire movie.
Not seeing the Furious 5 in the Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer will be a disappointment to their fans as it makes it appear as if they may not be in the film at all. But that is not the case. Director Mike Mitchell and producer Rebecca Huntley spoke with Collider and confirmed their appearance.
Mitchell said:
“They make an appearance, I’ll tell you that much. But to be fair, Po is leaving the Valley of Peace and he’s going on a huge adventure to this giant city…”
Then Rebecca Huntley stated that instead of just the Furious 5, Po will also meet many new characters on his journey.
Why the Furious 5 are not in the Kung Fu Panda 4 trailer?
The Furious 5 are not in the trailer because they seem to have a diminished role in the film, and their appearance is being kept as a surprise.
Considering that Angelina Jolie’s Tigress, Lucy Liu’s Viper, Jackie Chan’s Monkey, David Cross’ Crane, and Seth Rogen’s Mantis weren’t in the trailer at all, it implies that they won’t be in the entire movie. They could, however, come in to make a small cameo in the beginning before Po leaves the Valley of Peace.
But they could also join Po in the final battle, giving fans an Avengers Assemble-style moment. Their appearance could, no matter what it is, be one of the big surprises of the movie, which could be why the director didn’t elaborate after confirming their appearance.
However, he did say that Kung Fu Panda 4 will bring back almost all of the previous characters, including the ones played by Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, and James Hong. Furthermore, he even teased the return of more villains apart from Tai Lung. So, we could expect Lord Shen from Kung Fu Panda 2 and Kai from Kung Fu Panda 3 to also have small appearances.
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