---
title: "Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kung-fu-panda-secrets-of-the-furious-five-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15854
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kung-fu-panda-secrets-of-the-furious-five-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Animation, Family, Action. Produced and broadcast by DreamWorks Animation, Reel FX Creative Studios. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Po teaches mischievous bunny kittens while recounting the Furious Five's origins."

### Why Watch
- Engaging animation that appeals to children
- Provides origin stories of the Furious Five
- Brief 25-minute runtime makes it easy to watch

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited length may leave some wanting more
- Targeted mainly at younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The short is PG-rated, featuring mild cartoon action suitable for children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family-friendly, action-packed, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Raman Hui Shing-Ngai
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation, Reel FX Creative Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Black** as *Po (voice)*
- **Dustin Hoffman** as *Shifu (voice)*
- **David Cross** as *Crane (voice)*
- **Randall Duk Kim** as *Oogway (voice)*
- **Elizabeth Ann Bennett** as *Ant / Bunny (voice)*
- **Jaycee Chan** as *Young Monkey (voice)*
- **Jim Cummings** as *Instructor (voice)*
- **Jessica DiCicco** as *Young Viper (voice)*
- **James Sie** as *Great Master Viper (voice)*
- **Carol Kane** as *Sheep (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How long is the film?
It runs about 25 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

### Q: Who leads the story?
Po, the main character, leads the story.

### Q: What audience is it intended for?
It is intended for families and children.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It premiered on November 8, 2008.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15854)

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