---
title: "Panda Bear in Africa"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/panda-bear-in-africa-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 676685
imdb_id: "tt13616980"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 83
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Panda Bear in Africa (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/panda-bear-in-africa-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Panda Bear in Africa is a 2024 animated adventure film directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich. The story follows a young panda named Ping who travels from China to Africa to rescue his best friend, Jielong the Dragon, after he has been kidnapped.

As an international co-production involving Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Estonia, the film explores a world of mountains, deserts, and jungles. During his journey, the panda encounters hippos, hyenas, and gorillas while relying on his wits and new friends to protect their jungle home.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An adventurous panda travels from China to Africa to rescue his kidnapped dragon friend."

### Why Watch
- Features a journey through diverse landscapes including mountains, deserts, and jungles
- Follows an adventurous panda cub on a mission to rescue a friend
- Includes encounters with hippos, hyenas, and gorillas

### Caveats & Content Note
- Not specified
- Tone & Suitability: The film is an animated adventure and comedy intended for families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animated-adventure, #family-comedy, #international-co-production, #animal-quest, #jungle-exploration

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Karsten Kiilerich, Richard Claus
- **Networks / Studios**: Cool Beans, A. Film Production, Comet Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing** as *Pang (voice)*
- **Maurits Delchot** as *Jojo (voice)*
- **Georgina Verbaan** as *Jielong (voice)*
- **Namisa Mdalose** as *Ade (voice)*
- **Silas Lekgoathi** as *Malume / Lwazi / Mrs. Dungbeetle (voice)*
- **Candice Modiselle** as *Niala / Mrs. Dungbeetle / Ade's Mum / Mrs. Hippo (voice)*
- **Sthandile Nkosi** as *Kabora / Imani (voice)*
- **Thulani Nzonzo** as *Mpho / Ade's Dad / Mr. Hippo / Male Lion (voice)*
- **Thom Hoffman** as *Xing Xing / Babu / Panda Greengrocer 1 (voice)*
- **Charles Ouda** as *Abu / Mr. Python / Jackal 3 / Meerkat Chief (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Panda Bear in Africa?
The film is available to watch online via Plex.

### Q: Is Panda Bear in Africa worth watching?
The film is categorized as an animation, adventure, comedy, and family movie.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters in the film?
The story features Ping the panda and his best friend, Jielong the Dragon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Panda Bear in Africa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/676685)
- [Panda Bear in Africa - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panda_Bear_in_Africa)
- [Panda Bear in Africa (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/676685-pandabeer-in-afrika/cast)
- [Panda Bear in Africa (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13616980/)
- [Watch Panda Bear in Africa (2024) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Panda Bear in Africa - Film Production A/S ,Animation since 1988](https://afilm.com/project/panda-bear-in-africa/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*