A dark beginning…
Long ago in ancient China, a proud and intelligent peacock named Lord Shen discovered the power of fireworks and invented a terrifying new weapon—a cannon. His parents, the rulers of Gongmen City, were horrified by his obsession with power.
When they consulted a soothsayer, she warned that Shen would be defeated by a "warrior of black and white." Shen, fearing this prophecy, ordered the extermination of all pandas.
This brutal act led to his banishment by his own parents.
Now: Po lives his dream
After the events of Kung Fu Panda 1, Po is now the Dragon Warrior and fights crime alongside the Furious Five—Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, and Mantis.
One day, they battle a gang of wolf bandits stealing metal for Shen's cannon. During the fight, Po sees a strange symbol on one of the wolves' uniforms—it triggers flashbacks of his childhood, memories he doesn't understand.
Troubled, Po asks his father Mr. Ping where he came from. Ping finally admits the truth:
"Po… you were adopted."
Po is shaken—he now knows he's not just a noodle shop owner's son… but he doesn't know who he truly is.
A new threat emerges
Meanwhile, in Gongmen City, Lord Shen has returned. He uses his deadly new weapon to kill the city's Kung Fu masters—including the rulers, Master Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox, and Croc.
Only the elderly Soothsayer remains, warning Shen again: "You can't escape who you are."
The Emperor calls for help, and Master Shifu sends Po and the Furious Five to stop Shen.
A journey of self-discovery
As they travel, Po's memories become more intense—he sees flashes of fire, pandas, and screams. He wants to know the truth, but Tigress warns him: "We are warriors, Po. We do what we have to do."
They sneak into Gongmen City and meet the imprisoned Master Ox and Croc—who refuse to fight. They believe Shen's cannon makes Kung Fu useless.
Po decides to act anyway. The group attempts to destroy Shen's cannon factory, but are captured. Shen recognizes Po and is startled—the prophecy is coming true.
Shen coldly tells Po the truth:
"Your parents abandoned you. You were just a fat little panda that got in the way."
Po is thrown into the river, and the Five are taken away.
Po's painful truth
In the river, Po is saved by the Soothsayer. She gently helps him remember what really happened:
As a baby, Po lived peacefully in a village of pandas with his parents. When Shen attacked, Po's mother hid him in a crate of radishes, sacrificing herself to save him.
Po realizes the truth: his parents loved him deeply, and his identity is not defined by Shen's cruelty.
Po finally finds inner peace—the emotional balance needed to master himself.
Final battle: Kung Fu vs. cannons
Po reunites with the Furious Five and leads an assault on Shen's fleet of cannon ships. With his new state of mind, Po uses inner peace and precision to redirect the cannonballs, destroying the ships in a stunning martial arts display.
He confronts Shen one last time.
Shen, filled with rage and denial, refuses to stop. In the chaos, his final cannon explodes—destroying him.
Po offers peace. Shen chooses destruction.
Homecoming
Po returns to the Valley of Peace. He embraces Mr. Ping, now more grateful than ever to call him "dad."
But far away… we see a hidden panda village—and Po's biological father, alive, sensing that his son is still alive.