Kung Fu Panda 3

Celebrates traditional Chinese culture through depictions of ancient Chinese architecture, rural life, and philosophies such as importance of harmony, balance, community. But these familiar depictions have also become clichéd over time, with American films often presenting Chinese culture through this lens. And while main characters are all Chinese, filmmakers and voice actors are mostly White, with only Chinese and Chinese American actors Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu voicing supporting roles. Liu's Viper is a kind, resourceful martial arts master who balances femininity and strength. Tigress remains a fierce female character; her compassionate side is brought out more in this installment. New supporting female character Mei Mei is a confident, talented gymnast, but she's obsessed with males like Po. All of the pandas embrace their body fat as a strength. Po excitedly compliments another panda, "You're like me, but fatter!" They also all have a positive, healthy relationship with food, eating as a means of bringing the community together. Po, his biological father, and his adoptive father all love and support each other in their blended family.

Lots of martial arts fighting, both in groups and one on one. Villain Kai, an angry supernatural bull monster, is intense and scary, as are his jade warriors. Sad flashbacks to Po's separation from his mother when he was a cub. Key characters are captured/in danger. Po makes a big sacrifice in order to defeat Kai and is eventually brought back from a scary realm by his loved ones. Additional creative fighting via the use of Chinese food—spring rolls, dumplings, etc.—as well as nunchakus and other means of attack. Perilous trek to panda village. Slapstick falls/crashes.

Mei Mei is very flirtatious with Po and others, though nothing comes of it.

Infrequent use of words including "stupid," "butt," "loser," "idiot," and "shut it." Some bathroom humor.