Kung Fu Panda 4

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Kung Fu Panda 4 is available in Australia on Paramount Plus and Stan, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jack Black's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Paramount Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Kung Fu Panda 4 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Kung Fu Panda 4 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past. Jack Black and Awkwafina lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2024. What keeps Kung Fu Panda 4 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Kung Fu Panda 4. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jack Black sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.